I recently read a chapter in a self-help book which talked about our perspective in life, meaning how we judge individual situations.
The article told the story of two brothers who grew up with a criminal father who was addicted to alcohol and drugs and who spent years in jail.
One of the brothers grew up to be just like his father, a criminal. The other, however, became a successful businessman and a loving father.
When asked, separately, why they had become the way they were, they both answered: What other choice did I have, growing up with a father like that?
Interesting! This story sticks with me because its a perfect example of the power of our actions and daily judgements.
It is our choice how we deal with a bad situation! Once again, I find this idea truly liberating. We are not shaped by the circumstances of our lives, we shape the circumstances!
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Beauty
Lets talk about beauty- and I don't mean what you can see in the mirror.
I want to talk about your inner beauty!
If you are female, you may identify with the common urge to look beautiful on the outside. Beauty gets you the attention of men, it makes other women envy you, it makes you feel powerful.
However, the constant attempt to look beautiful can lead to anxieties as well. Even women who are considered pretty by many will often beat themselves up about what they see in the mirror.
If you are male, you may identify with the need to look strong for women. If your natural build is slim and small, this unfulfilled need can make you feel bad about yourself.
Why is this important? Because shifting your focus from the outer to your inner beauty is another truly freeing and empowering concept.
What are you really good at? Why do your friends value you? What does your family see in you? List at least 5 positive things that make you beautiful from the inside.
If you carry the pride and joy about this beauty on your face, you have transformed both your inner feeling and your outer beauty. Wearing a smile on your face is the most effective beauty treatment, as is confidence.
Rid yourself of the need to look perfect at all times. Free your soul of the fear of rejection due to outer appearance.
Know who you are on the inside and wear your inner beauty with pride!
I want to talk about your inner beauty!
If you are female, you may identify with the common urge to look beautiful on the outside. Beauty gets you the attention of men, it makes other women envy you, it makes you feel powerful.
However, the constant attempt to look beautiful can lead to anxieties as well. Even women who are considered pretty by many will often beat themselves up about what they see in the mirror.
If you are male, you may identify with the need to look strong for women. If your natural build is slim and small, this unfulfilled need can make you feel bad about yourself.
Why is this important? Because shifting your focus from the outer to your inner beauty is another truly freeing and empowering concept.
What are you really good at? Why do your friends value you? What does your family see in you? List at least 5 positive things that make you beautiful from the inside.
If you carry the pride and joy about this beauty on your face, you have transformed both your inner feeling and your outer beauty. Wearing a smile on your face is the most effective beauty treatment, as is confidence.
Rid yourself of the need to look perfect at all times. Free your soul of the fear of rejection due to outer appearance.
Know who you are on the inside and wear your inner beauty with pride!
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