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A REFLECTION OF BEAUTY

Every once in a while you wonder if any life situation would keep you from viewing the beauty of life itself. Coming across the story of Stephanie Nielson (nienie), I can only confirm once again, that beauty is to be found, no matter what, and that difficult experiences may offer the opportunity of making you more grateful and appreciative of all that, which has been given.


Surviving a near-fatal airplane crash, which burned 80% of her body, Stephanie cherishes the fact that she is alive and is able to be present in the lives of her loves: Mr. Nielson, Claire, Jane, Oliver, Nicholas and her newest sweetheart, Charlotte, as she lovingly describes them.

What a beautiful example of love and simplicity. I cannot help but be inspired by her courage and determination to reflect beauty, against any other reflection.


Images by Justin Hackworth for Parade found via nienie

Stephanie and her beautiful family were featured on Parade magazine; take a look at some behind the scenes action:

 

A book written by Stephanie with the accounts of her story will be released Spring 2012, this little video has a beautiful introduction:

 

How lovely to see so much beauty around Stephanie; just take a look at her little ones, truly a reflection of whom she really is:



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ON LIVING WITH DIGNITY

When I was 12 years old, I visited a small town where houses were built out of cardboard and tin, and as I met some of the members of the community, I noticed a little hut where dishes piled up and dust abounded. I was then prompt to ask the lady within the little dwelling, whether I could help to 'beautify' her little home. She agreed, and I gladly set out on a mission.


I began by taking care of the pile of dishes and sweeping the entire little hut. I then proceeded to rearrange the few pieces of furniture available to achieve the proper balance and make it more pleasing to the eye. The final touches were given with little things she had available and voila! A quaint little place to call home.


I remember vividly the excitement and gratefulness from the lovely lady. She thanked me by giving away some of the candy that she sold for a living and I left fully convinced, that no matter how many or how little resources one is given, one can make a home truly dignified.

I believe that when we are surrounded by beauty it is easier to remember our worth and dignity, and carry ourselves according to that truth....


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A BEAUTIFUL LIFE

It is great to have you visit this little space where beauty is to be found ~ in every life circumstance. From a young age, I was fortunate to have received the gift of perceiving beauty, even when subtly disguised, and this little space is my way of sharing that perspective with the hope that it will be helpful and beneficial when applied to your own life.

We live within a world surrounded by both natural + superficial beauty; contrasted by suffering + lacking. We are therefore called, to look deeper and with a new disposition, in order to discover true beauty everywhere around us; including the most unlikely places and situations.


While looking at the above image I can see that despite the bits of imperfection or missing elements for each flower, their beauty is preserved both through their essence and by the help of the sketches which fill in the blanks and allow us to see that which might otherwise be missed.

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