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“As I experience it, appreciation of beauty is access to the soul. With beauty in our lives, we walk and carry ourselves more lightly and with a different look in our eyes. To look into the eyes of someone beholding beauty is to look through the windows of the soul. Anytime we catch a glimpse of…” quote by Jean Shinoda Bolen
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“As I experience it, appreciation of beauty is access to the soul. With beauty in our lives, we walk and carry ourselves more lightly and with a different look in our eyes. To look into the eyes of someone beholding beauty is to look through the windows of the soul. Anytime we catch a glimpse of soul, beauty is there; anytime we catch our breath and feel "How beautiful!," the soul is present.”

Jean Shinoda Bolen

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Your Other Self, 1995

Beauty connects us to deeper parts of ourselves, enriching our spirit and perception.

In simple terms: Beauty lifts the soul.

Key Takeaway

Seek and appreciate beauty daily.

Themes

beauty spirituality perception

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • art appreciation
  • nature walks
  • creative work
  • mindful meditation

Key Concepts

aesthetic experience mind‑body connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does beauty influence your emotional state?
  • In what ways can you cultivate more beauty in your life?
A Different Perspective

Beauty is subjective; not everyone feels the same impact.

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