The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.
- Mary Davis
Mary Davis’s quote — “The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” — captures a powerful truth about how gratitude reshapes our perception of the world.
Gratitude doesn’t change our circumstances; it changes us. When we actively appreciate what we have — a warm cup of coffee, a friend who checks in, a moment of quiet, a small success — our attention naturally shifts. Instead of scanning for what’s missing or what’s wrong, we begin noticing the simple, often overlooked things that add richness to life.
Beauty becomes more visible because gratitude tunes our minds to what’s good, meaningful, and uplifting. A walk down the same street looks different when you’re grateful — colors seem brighter, interactions feel warmer, and ordinary moments feel infused with significance. Gratitude expands our awareness, turning the mundane into something worth savoring.
Ultimately, Davis’s quote reminds us that beauty is not just out there in the world; it’s something we learn to see. And the more we practice gratitude, the more that beauty reveals itself — in people, in experiences, and in ourselves.
