How do we tell that something is beautiful? Is it a matter of personal taste, or are there some universal standards of beauty? Some people might say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that everyone has their own preferences and opinions. Others might argue that beauty is objective, and that there are certain features or qualities that make something beautiful, regardless of who is looking at it. For example, some might say that symmetry, harmony, proportion, or color are elements of beauty that can be measured and compared.

But maybe beauty is not so easy to define or quantify. Maybe beauty is more than just a physical attribute or a sensory experience. Maybe beauty is also a feeling, an emotion, or a connection that we have with something or someone. Maybe beauty is something that inspires us, moves us, or touches us in some way. Maybe beauty is something that we recognize when we see it, but we can’t always explain why or how.

Beauty is a complex and subjective concept that can vary across cultures, contexts, and times. What one person finds beautiful might not appeal to another person at all. What one culture considers beautiful might be different from what another culture values. What was considered beautiful in the past might not be relevant or appreciated in the present. Beauty is not a fixed or static thing, but a dynamic and evolving one.

So how do we tell that something is beautiful? Maybe there is no definitive answer to this question. Maybe beauty is not something that we tell, but something that we feel. It’s a sensation that fills your whole being with warmth, joy, and wonder. Beauty can be found in many things: a sunset, a flower, a smile, a song, a hug. Beauty can also be found in yourself: your talents, your kindness, your dreams. Beauty is not a fixed standard, it’s a personal experience. Everyone has their own definition of beauty and their own way of feeling it. Beauty is not a competition, it’s a celebration. Beauty is not a burden, it’s a gift.

I think this is one of a kind presentation Richard Seymour gives.