Science tells us that the more symmetrical a face is,
the more beautiful it is.
Though order is necessary for beauty,
the interesting thing
is that a face that is not overburdened
by structural perfection
can still be very beautiful.
More often than not it is the inner beauty of heart and mind
that illuminates the face.
A smile can completely transform a face.
Ultimately, it is the soul that makes the face beautiful.
Each face is its own landscape
and is quietly vibrant with the invisible textures of memory,
story, dream, need, want and gift
that make up the beauty of the individual life.
This is also the grace
that love brings into one's life.
As the soul can render the face luminous
so too can love turn up the hidden light
within a person.
John O'Donohue
from Divine Beauty
