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Return To Elegance

By Shirlee Hall

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My two favorite words from young adulthood are equanimity and elegance. I constantly strive to make the first word the rule of my life. If we do not achieve the quality of being calm and even-tempered, how can we remain balanced in a world ruled by human beings who create disorder? Understanding and confidence in who we are is a standard we need to acquire in order to evolve and be at peace. It is the refined quality of gracefulness, good taste and an ingenious simplicity in the solution of life's challenges that is the much needed companion to a soul who strives to be unusually effective and simple.

Why not live in style? Material wealth does not deternine style. What not always make the best of what life offers and be thankful? Life can be a work of art. Style is a way of life. More and more people are declaring bankruptcy in the world of matter. Real bankruptcy occurs in the soul and harmful choices and responses. When the emotional world is falling a part, which it is for many people today, it is time to focus on nature, walks in the moonlight and solitary moments of joy.

There are many ways we can look at the problems that beset human beings. Creating an elegant style is one of them. Multiple qualities are encompassed in the word elegance. Personally, elegance is that sacred something that I have always felt within my heart. In my opinion, being confident and elegant without even trying is a certain feeling of serenity that comes through the mind and feeling nature manifesting in the the physical body.

Elegance is an attitude that is consistent in honoring who we are, our neighbor and the plant and animal kingdoms. It has nothing to do with designer clothing, education, a personal trainer or money in the bank. These are outward symbols that create an image of elegance. Elegance is a science and similar to the pleasure some mathematicians feel in expressing their interest as beautiful.

Elegance is a confidence, a certain air we have when we know who we really are and what our purpose is. We project elegance when we stand up for our beliefs and are able to laugh at ourselves in the face of life's curveballs. Tragedy and disappointment come and go. It is during those moments, we must remember and dip into the equisite presence of our spirit. Be comfortable in simplicity and smile often. There is a quality of neatness and goodness in this ancient solution.

Accepting and loving ourselves, others and life itself is one path in understanding the energy of elegance. Inter-faith groups working together for the common good, volunteering help wherever needed, giving and graciously receiving and openly grateful for being alive. To be alive right now regardless of appearances is an amazing soul opportunity for change and laying a harmonious foundation for future moments. These are only a few thoughts on how to make a stand for simplicity. Genuine fellowship, generosity of spirit and respect for the good found in life is real beauty.

When we dare to be what we really are, regardless of circumstances, life is endlessly rewarding. There is a freshness in the air. Feel it. I urge you to take hold of it and not let it go. Allow your moments to be directed through the refined brush strokes of effort and wonder. It is then we project outwardly as beauty in movement, refinement of character, well balanced and alive.

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