Have you ever stopped to consider how beautiful life truly is? It’s a gift that many of us overlook, often because we’re so focused on the negatives. Recently, I came across this TikTok video by Renan Pacheco (@iamrenanpacheco) that perfectly captured this idea. Sound up! Put your curser over this short video and click on the second icon from the bottom left to unmute it:
@iamrenanpacheco The good things in life
♬ original sound - iamrenanpacheco
If the video doesn't work, here is a transcript 💕:
"Do you wanna know why the bad things in this world jump out at us much more than the good things? It's because the good things... they're everywhere. The good things are like white noise. We stop noticing it, but it's there. Just like the sound of these birds. That's the good stuff. We have a blue sky that we could waste a whole day looking at. The trees are green. The breeze is blowing. If you think about it, every inch of this world is so beautiful if you just take the time to look at it." -Renan Pacheco
This resonates deeply with me because it captures exactly why I started A Beautiful Fix. Though I haven't shared my full story before (and I promise to do so one day), I can tell you that I once felt lost in my corporate career. One thing that consistently lifted my spirits was focusing on something beautiful. Whether it was music, nature, a special moment in time, beautiful paper, pens, or fabrics—these were my 'fixes,' my daily dose of beauty that brought me back to life.
Why we're drawn to beautiful things
At the time, I didn't realize that beautiful things are naturally high vibrational. They lift our spirits almost magically, which now makes perfect sense to me. I began searching for my daily ‘fix’—a dose of beauty that served as my own, good-for-you pick-me-up.
That’s how A Beautiful Fix was born.
I thought, if this works for me, maybe it could work for someone else too. Especially on those dreaded Sundays when the 'Sunday Scaries' would hit, and the thought of the work week ahead felt overwhelming. I wanted to offer a weekly dose of beauty to help others remember just how beautiful life is.
This week's challenge
It's a beautiful one. What gift from God, the Universe, Source, or nature is right outside your window that you may have overlooked? Take a moment to be truly present and savor it in all its deliciousness. Maybe it's a breeze on your drive home, dew on the grass, or the moon in the night sky. Ground yourself by connecting your bare feet to Mother Earth, close your eyes, and let your senses absorb all of nature's gifts. How many different sounds can you hear? Can you feel the warmth of the sun or the touch of a gentle breeze?
How much can you notice and experience?
This week, take the time to enjoy it. Feel gratitude and awe for how beautiful this world is, and remember—when you look for it, you'll discover that beauty is everywhere.
So, get your fix! Life is beautiful.
With gratitude for the beauty all around,
xoxo Tracy
P.S. If you’re inspired to notice the beauty all around you, explore our other Thought Gems for more ways to elevate your day. Scroll to the bottom to sign up and get your weekly dose of beauty delivered straight to your inbox!
