Over the years, I have come to deeply appreciate symmetry in nature—though "appreciate" feels like too weak a word. Awe, wonder, astonishment, and reverence are far more fitting. Symmetry is everywhere—in nature, in art, in architecture, even in the human body. The sunset over Cascade Lake that evening illustrated one of the purest forms of symmetry: mirror symmetry, where a still body of water reflects the sky with near-perfect precision. But reflections are just one type of symmetry. Mirror symmetry – Found in reflections on water, glass, or any smooth surface. Rotational symmetry – Present in snowflakes, sunflowers, and galaxies, where patterns repeat around a central axis. Radial symmetry – Seen in starfish, daisies, and sea anemones, where elements radiate outward evenly. Bilateral symmetry – The kind we see in faces, butterflies, and most animals—two matching halves, creating balance and proportion. Symmetry calms the mind. It brings a sense of order, harmony, and completeness—revealing that nature itself has an inherent design, a blueprint woven into every leaf, every snowflake, every wave.