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Beauty is all around us whether we see it or not. If we are too consumed with thinking about past events or future endeavors, our ability to recognize beauty is diminished. Most of us too preoccupied to notice would walk past a wall busy with peeling paint, but a quiet mind focused on the present moment would notice the subtle shades of color aged by the elements. Inspiration for a color palette can be found in the most unlikely of places. Cultivate a quiet mind rooted in the present and wait for inspiration to unfold.

At your next dinner party, think about serving sparkling, French lemonade. When the lemonade is gone, you will be left with beautiful bottles to use in the future. Just refill the bottles with water or other favorite beverages and scatter them throughout the table at your next dinner party. Guests will admire the beautiful bottles and will enjoy the bounty of beverages at their fingertips. Recycling never tasted so good.