“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
It’s not so much a question if there are beautiful things out there, for they are everywhere. The real question is whether or not you take the time amidst your worldly cares to sharpen your ability to perceive them.
“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” – Albert Einstein
Gregory Hake 
Being “Awestricken” is a choice.
The time necessary for such, decreases as the interval of such increases.
Followed by the ability to appreciate on the fly, whilst navigating the worldly concerns that need addressing. Not to mention, most of which could use a little injection of “Awestrickenness”.
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I think it is very important to make the appreciation of these things habitual, as it is sometimes difficult to remember them when we are in the midst of the day’s pressure. If we take the time to take care of ourselves in this way, it can be amazing how much more beauty we see around us, and how much more productive we can be in a day when we allow ourselves some time to appreciate.
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Thank you again for calling attention to what matters.
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Perception is a matter of resonance. We only perceive something as beautiful if we are attuned to the timeless qualities of beauty within ourselves. The radiant quality of appreciation stands out as the natural flow of connection between inner and outer beauty. Your blog always emphasizes this vital pathway!
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Thank you
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I remember taking my first music appreciation class in high school – what an impression that made! To understand more of the language of music certainly raised my level of appreciation all across the board. I had a good teacher – i remember sitting there and hearing, listening – for that’s all we were there for – to the Beatles along with classical masterpieces such as Mussorgsky’s Picture at an Exhibition. It was all a real eye-opener to have had that experience at that time, and it sure has carried its significance all the way to the present day. I saw that professor many years later at a university and immediately felt a deep respect for him. It’s incredible how people can be the gateway to bring awareness to beauty by the quality of their instruction.
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We should treat every day as if it were our last, live as if we were dying!
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