Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” So treating ourselves kindly is a gesture of nurturing our spirit. There is a ‘romantic’ inside all of us. To be enamored, and respectful of all life can truly enhance our personal journey. Like an artist’s palette, our life is not just a one color, but many. Let’s look for the beauty in every moment we experience. Here are some colorful inspirations to add just the right amount of zest to our daily lives.
Art Galleries
Art is a powerful thing. Often Beautiful photographs, ethereal paintings, and exquisite antiquities touch us in way we’d never thought possible. Some artists create art with complete abandonment–painting with deep feeling, spirituality, and imagination. By doing so, the artists inspire an emotional response in those of us who get moved by their work of art. Remember, art is subjective. There’s no right or wrong way to appreciate what is in front of us, as long as we keep our hearts and mind open. So whether the piece in the gallery is of the landscape, the sea, or a portrait, art is romantic.
Flowers
Replenishing our home with fresh flowers each week can be a lovely luxury we can do. Farmer’s markets in our areas are a great place to shop for some fresh blooms. If we’re lucky, we can find bouquets for around $5 to $6 dollars. There’s no reason to fill our homes with bright, beautiful flower displays and break the bank. Now who doesn’t love fresh roses?
Stroll on the pier
Well hello boardwalk beauty! Let’s just picture ourselves walking along the pier, the sun warming our skin, as the ocean breeze caresses our face. If this hasn’t motivated us to take a drive to the nearest beach, we don’t know what will. Santa Monica and Redondo Beach each have an incredibly active pier. So there’s plenty of things to do, whether it’s grabbing a bite to eat or riding the ferris wheel. It can be a great, but fun way to nurture our souls. Plus, it’s the perfect place to have some quality time with our hubbies or dates too.
