This is something I've been asked to help the young women in my ward with, tonight. It's a very difficult thing for all women-- we ALL want to attain it, we all feel we have shortcomings, etc. And while I spend WAY WAY WAY too much time perusing fashion magazines and blogs and things, deep inside me, I KNOW how to get it. And I know that I can keep it, nomatter how much weight I gain, how old I get, or how much (or little) hair I have, and how much or little makeup I wear. It is MUCH harder to see this kind of beauty in myself, but I believe I can DEFINITELY see it in others around me, and it is inspiring, to say the least.
I have told my husband how hot he is, especially when he has made the right kinds of decisions in his life. Being honest is a talent I think he has, and I find it extremely attractive. I also see his immense kindness and lack of anger/rage as a HUGE turn-on, and adore him for it. These are only a couple of things I see in him...
In many of my friends and family, I see love and concern for others and selflessness--those things make them so beautiful to me... All the makeup and fashion and glamour is FUN, but it definitely DOESN'T hide the lack of light and love, when it's not there. Case in point: Some of the ugliest people I have ever seen (pictures of) are celebrities, mainly those feeding their own lives with addiction, abuse and darkness. The world LOVES to praise them for their beauty, but it's pretty twisted when the most "beautiful" people are crack addicts so skinny that the clothes they wear swirl around them like they are human clothes-hangers. I don't care if you have hot pink hair, a full sleeve tattoo, or anything... those things are no indication to me if you are a beautiful person or not. Most people I know who have tattoos and pink hair (examples, of course) are some of the kindest and coolest people I know. A lot of them have been through a lot of struggles in their lives, and have come out as incredibly strong examples of facing adversity and winning.
* For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others.
* For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness.
* And for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
"But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
3 comments:
I think you’re extremely beautiful inside and out! When my friends ask about you they refer to you as my "pretty sister in law" :) I think in general people are always harder on there self then they should be (something im working on to try to see my pretty when im not feelin so pretty its hard though……..)
Thanks for the great post! I loved it!
You never fail to inspire me and make my day that much brighter. Love you.
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