Nowadays In our society beauty is often generalized to what is portrayed in media. Throughout history our definition of beauty has seen changes. It hasn’t always been seen as beautiful to be fit and have straight teeth with makeup covering up your imperfections. In the past being overweight has been an appealing look and a desired look. As our values in society have changed so has our idea of what beauty is. However I don’t believe popular perception on beauty is the most accurate depiction of beauty. Armstrongs words, “To regard beauty as a luxury adornment or a social signifier was to miss the true potential of the experience”. I was walking back from the library last night and it nearly stopped me in my tracks due to the pure beauty that the saco river held. The water stretched out forming almost a sheet of glass stretching from one rocky shore to the other. The light being emitted by the stars that filled up the night sky allowed enough visibility to see the rugged silhouette of the woodline just beyond the shore creating a divider between the almost dark purple sky and the deep blue water. There is definitely more to beauty than what is portrayed in popular media. This experience speaks directly to Armstrongs words,”true beauty is whatever speaks powerfully to both sides of our nature at the same time”. I think this is a powerful idea because it gives power to beauty in the sense that it is able to be experienced through many different life events.