The Wisdom Codes: Ancient Words to Rewire Our Brains and Heal Our Hearts

by Gregg Braden

Recent discoveries in modern science now add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that beauty is more than simply a pleasurable aesthetic; it’s a transformative power. More than simply an adjective that describes the colors of a sunset, or a rainbow following a late-summer storm, beauty is a direct, sensual, and life-altering experience—specifically, beauty is our experience. Humans are believed to be the only species of life on Earth with the capability of perceiving beauty in the world around them and seeking beauty within the experiences of our everyday lives. Through our experience of beauty, we’re given the power to change what we feel in our body. As described previously, our feelings, in turn, are directly linked to the way neurons “wire and fire,” and to the chemistry of our cells and organs, as well as the world beyond our body. So when we say that beauty has the power to change our lives, it’s no exaggeration to say that the same beauty also has the power to change our world! The key is that we must choose to look beyond the hurt, suffering, and pain that we’re presented with in the moment and recognize the beauty that already exists in all things. Only then will we have unleashed the power that the choice of beauty holds for our lives.