I think it's a gift to see beauty in the everyday: Subtle nuances gone unnoticed or details hidden in plain sight. It requires one to be present to pay attention.
When I make the conscious choice to be present, it's like having the senses open ready to surprise me.
We are all attracted to beauty. It's just that we don’t give that name to the same things. Beauty is not just the codified or limited representation defined by society. it doesn't have to be exceptional or grandiose. Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. So in that way, it's a conscious choice to tune yourself and your receptors and notice it any time and anywhere you happen to be.
These humble mushrooms pictured here, are the perfect example. From their neutral colour palette harmoniously packed in the box, to their soft textures and rounded shapes; there is something delicate yet rustic about these fungi. They are, for an instant, more than simple ingredients. They become a source of interest and inspiration.
It may be a fleeting moment, but it's enough to uplift the mood and feel grateful to witness this unassuming beauty. It triggers joy to notice and get a chance to capture it too.
And you, do you take a moment to appreciate something beautiful in your own surroundings regularly? It's a practice. And like any mindful exercise, we get better the more we do. I find it an important practice as it helps to fuel my inspiration. Truly beauty is everywhere for the ones who are ready to receive it.
