The Earth's Beauty

A few weeks ago my family and I were fortunate to spend a week in Maui. Looking over the pictures of that trip I'm reminded at how stunning the place is....the mountains, the forests, the ocean and the way water meets sky. I have often pondered the nature of beauty. Why does it illicit such strong and sanguine emotions? Why is sitting in a beautiful garden or looking out over a stunning vista such a balm for the soul? My own conclusion? Beauty is a pointer to God, a reflection of his nature.