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When we experience beauty and wonder

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When we experience beauty and wonder our souls feel at home in the world.

—Calm App Reflection

Image from Unsplash by Simon Wilkes

It’s in those moments — watching a sunset paint the sky, hearing a delicate song of a bird, or marveling at the intricate patterns of a flower — that we reconnect with something deeper within ourselves.

Beauty awakens our senses, and wonder opens our hearts, reminding us that life is filled with magic and meaning beyond the ordinary.

This feeling of belonging, of being part of a larger harmonious whole, soothes our restless minds and nourishes our spirits.

In embracing beauty and wonder, we find peace, joy, and a profound sense of connection that makes the world feel like a welcoming home for our souls.

EXERCISE:

What are some everyday moments that evoke a sense of wonder in you? Where does beauty that enriches and fills your soul show up in your world?

Our senses help us escape the ghettos of our mind

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“Our senses help us escape the ghettos of our mind.”

—Author Unknown

Image from Unsplash by Alexander Grey

Our five senses serve as a gateway, liberating us from the confines of our mental ghettos:

  1. Sight paints the world in vibrant hues, breaking through the monochrome of introspection.
  2. Sound orchestrates a symphony of life, drowning out the echoes of our inner critic.
  3. Taste awakens primal pleasures, reminding us of life’s simple joys amidst complex ruminations.
  4. Smell, with its power to evoke memories, transports us beyond the boundaries of our current mental state.
  5. Touch connects us to everything and especially to one another to feel a sense of belonging within our world.

Together, these sensory experiences form a bridge between our inner world and the rich tapestry of reality, offering escape routes from the labyrinth of our minds.

EXERCISE:

Consider reading Gretchen Rubin’s book Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World to live a fuller richer life.

Take a plunge into your senses

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Take a plunge into your senses. Note what you are seeing, feeling, hearing, tasting, and hearing. What is the present moment offering you to experience more fully?

—Calm App Reflection

Image from Unsplash by Aaron Burden

Autumn is a perfect time to plunge into your senses. It’s not too hot or too cold to get outside and appreciate mother nature in all her glory.

Consider taking a walk outside at different times of the day from before dawn to after dusk to experience all the sights, sounds, and sensations available.

Be sure to leave your phone at home and consider traveling alone at a leisurely pace to take in and savor all the wonders many of us often rush past.

Make a few stops along your way to turn around and look up and down so as to not miss out on the show the world is always offering.

EXERCISE:

Share your adventure with someone close to you and consider taking them along on your next sensory outing to offer them a taste of the gift you just received!