Killer Whale, Norway (buzzerilla.com)
Thought for the Week
We all appreciate classical beauty. But there’s an even greater in pleasure in discovering the beauty of the unexpected, the asymmetrically balanced, the imperfectly perfect that resonates more deeply with us. Perhaps it’s because we sense that, although very few of us are the former…
We are each capable of becoming the latter.
“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
(There are more quotes below the picture gallery)
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“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” ~Confucius
“There is no exquisite beauty…without some strangeness in the proportion.” ~Edgar Allan Poe
“Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared.” ~Tupac Shakur
“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” ~Franz Kafka
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” ~Amy Bloom
The picture of the owl is outstanding and the quote from Franz Kafka is right on target, nice post Mitch.
Thanks, Ernie.
Mitch great photos. Some reminded me of the National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry. Besides his Afghan Girl 1984 cover he did a lot of people and nature work. We were able to see an exhibition in Chicago a couple years ago.
Brad
How cool. I’d love to have seen that exhibition, Brad.
In a word: beautiful! Thank you, Mitch.
My pleasure, Steve!
AMAZING IMAGES!
I am a believer in the nature of beauty. Thank you for this, Mitch.
My pleasure, Jacqui.
Nature’s beauty truly is a healer, beyond our comprehension. Thanks for reminding me of the power of nature!
Have a nice day!
BBB
You too, BBB.
But for some things, their “time” has either passed or is not yet. Not all things are always beautiful.
What I love is it cinematic-Fantastic.
Me too, Daisy.
Don’t kill the whale, the last heaven beast….YES/Tormato(1978)
,,nature’s way ‘ll treading you…” (Spirit/Randy California)
Two of my favorite bands from way back. I saw Spirit live, and was in awe of Randy’s playing. Loved “Nature’s Way.”
A thoughtful reflection that celebrates the surprise of finding beauty in unexpected places, reminding us that wonder often lives beyond the familiar. 🌊✨
I love that you ended with the verse from Ecclesiastes. The world defines beauty much differently than our Heavenly Father does!
It certainly does, Jennifer.
Beautiful reminder that true beauty isn’t always perfect it’s often found in the unexpected, the uneven, and the overlooked. A wonderful blend of nature, poetry, and wisdom.
Thank you, Anowar.
You’re most welcome 🤗
I agree, Mitch. There is beauty in these things. Especially in nature. I’ve grown more and more aware of this during my meditative walks.
Me too, Rainer.
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Thank you for this amazing post, dear Mitch. You gave me inspiration when I really needed it! I love traveling as much as I love discovering the beauty that surrounds us. And finally, when we appreciate the things around us more, we become happier in the end. Hugs and kisses 😘😘
I’m so glad it spoke to you, Afrodite❣
For me, it’s a tossup between the dragonfly and the owl. And it’s good to know that I will never be old. 😉
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Beautiful post–I loved reading how your readers reacted to it. 🙂 Thank you for helping us all to focus on the good, lovely and noble things. God bless you and yours Mitch. 🙂
You too, Katie❣
Mitch, thank you for sharing these images as well as the several reflections of wisdom. The opening photo is simply amazing.
My pleasure, Richard.
Love the quotes and the beautiful photos! The earth and its inhabitants are truly glorious!
This is a beautiful reminder that the world’s most meaningful beauty isn’t the polished or predictable kind, but the kind that surprises us into paying attention. The images and quotes work together to show that “imperfectly perfect” things often speak more deeply to the soul than symmetry ever could. And ending with Ecclesiastes 3:11 ties it all together — beauty isn’t just something we find; it’s something God reveals in His time. Thanks for the gentle nudge to look again, and look deeper.
My privilege, Michael. And thank you for your very thoughtful response.
I esp. like the two life-in-the-ocean photos!
Hi Mitch, thank you for a wonderful post!
My pleasure, Anonymous friend.
If we’re paying attention there is beauty everywhere.
Thank you
My pleasure, Pete.
I really enjoy reading your posts and truly enjoy the collection of photos you put up. Thank you for writing and sharing your thoughts and photo finds 🙂
My pleasure, Ame❣
Thank you, Mitch, great pics! There is so much beauty in the world, if only we will take the time to see it.
Exactly, Peggy❣