The Majestic Art of Beauty

Beauty is an art that I have yet to master. The joys of such beauty are in the world around us. Beauty is in the simple things. I remember the first time I ever saw something beautiful.

My mom had just come home from the hospital after giving birth to my little sister. I remember staring into her large brown eyes and thinking, “This is it; perfection. This is what they mean when they say we are made in God’s image. My baby sister, this precious little girl, is absolutely wonderful.” As I stared into her precious little face I remember seeing her smile. It was such a sweet smile, my heart melted. She was such a beautiful baby and at that moment, I knew, even at two years old, that my little sister, my Natalee was a present sent from God to encourage me to keep going. My Natalee was a gift, to show me that I was and could be beautiful.

Beauty is something that comes in all shapes and sizes. It can come in the form of a little sister, or something in you. As I look at my sister, and see the woman she is becoming, I can see her encouraging me through all of my self-doubt and hard times. She is my rock, the one who can give me one look and I know for a fact that I will be ok. There is something in her, maybe it’s her spirit shining through her eyes, or maybe it’s the fact that she holds onto her innocence and refuses to let the world influence her.

I am so grateful for the beauty of this world, the beauty I see in Natalee. Angels were sent to us by God to show us the way and to help us through all of our trials and self-stipulations. Beauty keeps me going. I feel the splendor as I look in my little sister’s soul her innocence, her joy, and all of her faults make her beautiful.

One day, I’ll see that beauty in myself. Until then, I can see it in her. She helps me to know how good I am, and how good I will be. Someday, I’ll be able to look in the mirror and my beauty will shine in my eyes. The beauty that everyone says that I have will not be a stranger to me.

Many say the light in your eyes will show the beauty of your soul. As my sister helps me to believe in myself, I am starting to realize the good in myself. She is helping me see that I can do better. Maybe, with her help, and a lot of self-discovery, I’ll be able to fully accept and believe that I will have mastered the timeless art of being beautiful.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.” As I rethink myself, and where I stand in the world, I am reminded of this quote. It is good that we all believe in beauty, complete the portrait of ourselves and finally realize that all of us are beautiful, we are good enough to be rich and famous and gorgeous. That is what we are here for, to reach our potential. Thanks to my little sister, I can see that. One day, you will see it in yourself because someone will teach you what it’s like to feel like the most wonderful person in the world.