I am currently entertaining the idea that real, physical beauty is designed into all created things — nature and people. Until I find something better, I believe that there is a “standard” of beauty that we all sense. I think it has something to do with ratios or a grid that is built into all things. I believe we recognize this grid on a tangible and visceral level. I think as far as human the form goes … when a person’s form falls more in line with this ratio, the more beautiful that person seems. The genius of the design is that many different looking people can be beautiful. When people say ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ they are speaking of hair color, eye color, body shape etc. What I propose is that regardless of those characteristics there is something that makes someone universally beautiful.
More thoughts anyone?
More thoughts …
It was not my intention to only speak of feminine beauty. I am inclined believe that all created things follow this grid — art, music, poetry, the design/layout of a city, etc. I would love to hear your thoughts on the less visual side of things since you have explored it some.
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February 7, 2006 at 5:10 pm
niza
i love these pics. did you take them? wow… awesome. i had this beauty talk with lindsay, both in person and online. i’m can’t go there now cuz i’m on my way to COLDPLAY… woohoo!
March 11, 2006 at 6:22 pm
kellyt
Hey Tina - this is Kelly (Josh’s wife from House Blend in FL). Your thoughts make me think of the book “Captivating” by Stasi Eldrige. It’s a great book that dives into women and beauty. It also really digs into God and how important beauty is to him. Your last line about someone being universally beautiful is completely parallel with this ‘captivating’ idea. Some people are captivating, aren’t they?