Neuro Esthetics

What an amazing concept! I recently heard about this new field of science. Did you know people have been investigating the brain and its response to art and the interactions with objects and scenes that evoke intense pleasure? It is called, Neuro Esthetics.

I think a strong form of my communication and love is through esthetics. I have been sharing my passion for adorning through art, decor, clothing, accessories, and makeup. I take pride in vignettes around my house and how they make me feel. I move around and decorate my surroundings with items that bring me joy and happy memories. I love, pleasing my senses. My house and my wardrobe are an eclectic compilation of personally esthetic views. I find myself similarly moving about like those cute fish or birds that collect, shiny objects, placing them in particular places.

My esthetic world is so particular and an absolute place for my peace and joy. I am very clear about my "esthetics" and what I particularly like or don't like. I stay away from anything that gives me an "eek" feeling. This is where the paradox, comes into play. If we know certain esthetics make us feel a certain way, why do we allow ourselves to participate in that "eek" feeling? I will explain further. I used to go on my social media and my feed was pretty ok. It carried along a certain type of esthetically pleasing information. But as time went on, I noticed I started to allow my platform to receive information that was no longer so esthetic to me. I was letting it leave on my platform, rent-free. Like a tenant, you don't want to see but lives there. And I thought if this post/photo/info is not making me feel good enough, happy, or at peace, why do I let it be here? So I have been going on a quest, to stay true to my esthetics, and filter out what is not ok with me, like the excesses of humanity and the extremes.

I ask the question, very quickly, how does this make me feel? and if it is not pleasant, I let it go. Unfollow, unread, erased, blocked. I became an advocate for guarding my peace.

You can do it too. It only requires being more mindful and paying better attention to your senses and emotions. It is not that hard to do. It just takes awareness. If we can put down a book that is not good, we can do the same with things that are not helping us grow, or feel better. Find the esthetically correct things for your life, the pleasure of having nature inside your space, and watching it grow. The scent of a candle, or clean sheets in your bed. Clean your social media feed, and limit your screen time. Go out for a walk.

Look around you for a second. You will find something you love or like, but if something is not sparking joy, work on it until it does. I start with a corner. Maybe a drawer. Maybe one plant. Eventually, it becomes a necessity.

My wish for us is to be surrounded by beauty and that we can admire it more often. Let's choose Joy!!!!

All my love.