I have the innate desire to be pretty, I'm a girl, and I'm only human.
& for the most part, I do feel pretty, I accept the way I look, the way my body is, I like my blonde hair and green eyes... But I don't want to feel pretty through my physical appearance. & I hope some day, my daughters won't either. Because,
Reality check: you're gonna get old, and you're going to get wrinkly; or have a baby and your body will not be the same, or worst case scenario, you'll survive some crazy accident like Nienie, [could she be any more amazing?] that will alter your appearance completely. & what if everything you felt you were was based off your looks? Or what if you were so concerned with your appearance that you could never truly live your life to it's fullest? Going to the lake and can only worry about your hair. Going on a date and stressing you don't look good enough the whole time... It's just not worth it. girls deserve to know they're beautiful because of more than a perfect outer layer.
You could be witty, kind, smart, you have a personality, talents, quirks, and a story to tell. You are a divine Daughter of God. & that's what should make each girl feel good enough, feel important, feel pretty.
& I think it's something women learn with age-- that they're more than their looks. But how much happier of a life we could live if we figured it out earlier on. Ideally if we never depended on it at all.
Basing on looks leads to comparing, and insecurities, and quite honestly, never being good enough. & what an unfortunate life to live.
[The less you look in the mirror,] The less you think of your own looks, the less you think of others looks too, and the easier it is to see them in the way that God does: as more than a cute face or perfect outfit-- who they truly are-- as you come to know them and serve them.
& that's where I believe true happiness is found: when you can stop worrying & thinking about yourself, and think of others instead.
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YES! THIS Is what I've been trying to share for the past few years! Now don't get me wrong, Im the first to indulge in a bright red lipstick and the highest pumps I own, but there is something so treasured, so valued about the kindness and charitable heart that so many people tend to focus less on. I love this. You are brilliant, my dear!
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