BEAUTY TO THE EYE
In a world obsessed with celebrities, youthfulness and beauty, it is easy for a woman who has no self-assurance to be left out and feels undesirable. We all know that true beauty lies within our heart. However, we can't run away from the reality that for most people, physical appearance is the number one factor for selecting a life partner …But it's also true that the perception of beauty is different for each person, just like we are all unique in our own ways.
To be beautiful doesn't mean to have a perfect facial symmetry. Sometimes our physical characteristics that we despise and consider to be a flaw like the mole on our face, our forehead, lips, or that bent on our nose, surprisingly add uniqueness and make us more attractive!
Female beauty doesn't define by showbiz standards or how others perceive us! It's not about the color of our skin, hair or eyes; not by the shape of our face or our body - It is by embracing our femininity - accepting who we are; self - respect; positive attitude towards life; and feeling good about our self. These will create confidence that radiates the beauty we possess all along. We should learn to nurture our attractiveness from within.
1. Embracing our femininity - The female qualities make a woman fascinating. It is our greatest attraction. God created us to be a woman, and we need to embrace that role whole heartedly! In our house as well as in public, we must be feminine - with modesty in the way we dress, move and talk; with wisdom, propriety, and self control. It will not only add to our charm, it also pleases our Maker! - To be in our purest form, who God originally created us to be!
2. Respect yourself and others - Begin with yourself. Self-respect is the foundation of everything. If we respect our self, it's easy to respect others. Not only it's a good thing to do, surely it has a reciprocal effect- we will reap what we sow! "Treat others the same way you want them to treat you." Luke 6:31
3. Positive attitude towards life - A woman's beautiful heart and soul illuminates the face with an indescribable charm and radiance! Her facial expressions have been formed by the thoughts most entertained by her mind.
Remember - every thought of hate, envy, jealousy or revenge that we allow taking hold of our heart and mind destroy our feminine beauty. If you let your mind continue to hold ugly thoughts, your face will hold an ugly expression.
Happiness flows from gratitude. The more we are grateful, the happier we become. "Merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." Proverbs 17:22
Find gratitude in everything possible - with your work, with your husband, your children, yourself and others, regardless of how small it is. If you let your mind entertains only pure, beautiful thoughts, your face will continually express that beauty.
"But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious." 1 Peter 3:4
4. Feeling Good about yourself - True beauty lies within our heart and what's the intent of the heart reflects outside. If you do not like yourself you are conveying negative or unpleasant signals wherever you go. Be comfortable in being a woman. Think beautiful and you will move in that direction.
You can improve self- confidence by consciously working to improve who and what you are.
Make your conversation interesting and stimulating. You will be a fascinating companion. Be considerate of the feelings of others. Learn the art of listening. Everyone wanted to be heard.
Clothes and appearance are the most powerful nonverbal communicators - not only of our socioeconomic status, but also of our moral values. We should wear clothing that will provide us with humility, decency and propriety. It doesn't need to be expensive -- as long as the colors, prints and style complement your skin tone and the shape of your body. More attentive grooming helps immensely. "...women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control,..." ~1 Timothy 2:9-10
Do not compare yourself to others, nor be like them. "…measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” 2 Corinthians 10:12. God fashioned you as you are.
Self confidence with a kind and gentle heart will naturally draw people to like you. You are created beautiful. Cultivate it from within.
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalms 139:14
By Mhel P.
