In times of challenge and serenity it is possible to experience yourself as a safe, peaceful sanctuary.  Thich Nhat Hanh says, “To be beautiful means to be yourself.  You don’t need to be accepted by others.  You need to accept yourself.”  Whether you describe yourself as a theist, agnostic, atheist or other, there is a deep truth in the human capacity to find beauty and acceptance within self.  Let’s explore how!