Monday, August 18, 2008

Idea #13: Stare at something pretty.

You did it in Rome. Maybe London, too. Certainly in Paris. And you can also do it right now, from your computer screen.

Starting at something pretty may mean simply turning your head to observe a well-chosen key chain, vase, or notebook cover near you. Or you may need to google your favorite artist.

Just as gazing at the Mona Lisa relaxes your eye muscles and allows your mind to wander to a pleasure-centered place, finding the beauty in your immediate surroundings (physically or via the Internet) lets you escape. Even for a moment.

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