beauty

A typical street in Locorotondo, Italy. A narrow street with white buildings. Buildings are adorned with many green plants and flowers. There are a number of tables and chairs close to the wall on the right, belonging to a local restaurant.

Your brain needs more beauty

The science of neuroaesthetics shows that beauty reduces stress, boosts positive emotions, calms the nervous system, and expands perception. Beauty has these effects because it signals safety in the brain.

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partially snow-capped mountain ranger, looking over the top of a canopy of clouds. The sky is light blue in the background.

The Emotion that Silences Overthinking

Research suggests that experiences of awe – moments when we encounter something vast or beautiful – can calm the brain systems associated with rumination and self-focused thinking.

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Female silhouette against purple background, with her hands holding big red heart with flowers growing out of it.

For beautiful eyes

I was recently reminded of a quote by Audrey Hepburn.  It’s one of my favourite…

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