Wonder: Beauty at its Best

Beauty is defined by Webster's dictionary as the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit. Now, many times I look at that definition as a bunch words because for me beauty can be somewhat undefined. I wonder how someone can create a definition for something that is so different for everyone. I personally love seeing snow falling, stars, and sunsets as some of the most beautiful things while others might see blooming flowers and lakes as having that said beauty.  However, there is something to be said about beauty and its impact on society. Clearly, everyone wants to live somewhere that is beautiful or at least vacation there. Why do you think so many people go to Hawaii? There is such a great amount of natural beauty and it has an effect to draw people in. How is it that places that are sunny more often, like San Diego, have happier people? This beauty has a part in quality of life but looking out for it is an even bigger part of having a beautiful life. Wondering where the next beautiful place will be and always searching for more is key. Here's a story, I was at work today and because I work at a hospital so most of  my day is inside so I have no idea if it is hot, cold, humid, raining, etc. Well, as I finished my shift and walked out of the automatic double doors, passed the fountain and sculptures, I realized something very important. This place was beautiful. There are trees everywhere, flowers blooming, art displayed in and out of the hospital, but most importantly the sun was was shining down shedding some light on it. I wonder, are you looking for beauty in life or just trying to get through the day? Believe me taking the time to notice the beauty of the world is a wonderful thing. As Ashley Smith says, "Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams" That is where beauty is at its best. When you notice that beauty surrounds you everyday, if only you open your eyes to see it.