Beauty.

Seeking out beauty, in an ugly world.

Sep 08, 2025

“There’s always a sunrise and always a sunset and it’s up to you to choose to be there for it. Put yourself in the way of beauty.”―Cheryl Strayed

When the world feels heavy

When everything is uncertain in life

When you feel unmotivated

When you feel unworthy

Put yourself in the way of beauty

When you feel powerless

When you feel stuck

When you feel like a failure

Put yourself in the way of beauty

Seek it out

In the cracks of the concrete

In the midst of deserts and storms

Open your senses to the beauty right in front of you

Beauty keeps us humble. It reminds us of our place here on this Earth. The miracle that it is to be alive and the wonder that surround us.

Beauty isn’t superficial, and it’s not just about appearance. It’s an expression of love and creation. Science confirms what we’ve always felt… that beauty in nature doesn’t just lift our spirits, it directly soothes the nervous system.

How so?

🌼 By inviting calm… Natural scenes awaken the parasympathetic system, reminding our body to rest, restore, digest.

🌼 Easing stress… Just twenty minutes in nature lowers cortisol, the stress hormone, bringing the body back into balance.

🌼 Soothing the body… Studies show time in nature improves the physiological markers of stress including lower blood pressure, feelings of anxiety and improved heart rate variability.

🌼 Restoring focus… Natural movements like drifting clouds, swaying leaves, or flowing water gently captivates our attention, sending more demanding thoughts to the background and giving our minds the opportunity to rest.

When you put yourself in the way of nature’s beauty, your body responds in kind.

Seeking out beauty isn’t indulgence, but a way of caring for yourself.

And a reminder that even in uncertainty, even in the shadows, even when it feels ugly, the world is abundant with wonder.

So trust the little blooms, the sunsets, and the forgotten wild corners to guide you home.

Stay curious and kind,
Simone

I’m here to rewild the human spirit—gently restoring joy, presence and a deeper connection to nature in ways that feel easy to weave into life as it is.