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Beauty: The Nature of Things
In his work De Veritate Religione, the 4th century Christian theologian, Augustine asks: “Is a thing beautiful because it gives delight, or does it give delight because it is beautiful?” That can be said to sum up the philosophical argument over beauty … Continue reading
Beauty: Present Tense
It seems that there is something awfully present tense about beauty. Of course, we can all remember a time when we saw or experienced something beautiful, and that memory is fond. But, honestly, wouldn’t it be sad to live out … Continue reading
Beauty: It’s in your hands
And it is always there, like love is there. Whether it fairly shouts at me or hides, Whether it turns and turns in my heart Like a slowly turning dagger, it is there. … Continue reading
Beauty: Gratitude Practice
I have shared this practice here before. I began doing this years ago, and it has a powerful effect on me. It can be done in any public space. I began doing it while at the gym. As you move … Continue reading
Beauty: The Gods Revealing
I woke up from what seemed like a night full of just weird dreams, and that is most often my experience. I began a complaint in my mind: why can’t I just have a joyful dream every once in a … Continue reading