BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP

As women I believe we have the tendency to be obsessed with beauty. A desire that is only heightened when there is a deep sense of belonging whether it be because you're single, had a hard time during your adolescence, or just have the need to be wanted. Whatever the case, for most the desire is there. I know for me I had a hard time accepting myself and my beauty until my late twenties and, to be honest, is something I still wrestle with. I would try to my best to look beautiful . I did the face masks, I got the pedicures, made sure my hair was done, wore nice clothes, was very active and felt that no matter what I did, I would not be good enough or be able to compete with those around me. It got to the point where I had given up, played aloof and hid behind my "winning" personality... I didn't and wouldn't embrace my femininity with the fear of it being rejected or not being enough.It wasn't until I started my journey of self acceptance and receiving what God had given, that I was able to give more of myself and unveil the beauty that was already there. My beauty was found in the giving of myself. The more I gave the more beauty and grace I received.

"I am fearfully and wonderfully made"

I know that taking care of yourself is important but the real key is loving yourself, giving of yourself, fighting for those who can't fight for themselves and allowing the process to repeat. To give with the mindset that there's nothing to lose, you win every time, even when you feel you have nothing to give or have given it all. The law of reciprocity is universal, you will get it back even if it may not be in the way you think or gave. Coincidentally it also works in reverse and has a way of keeping things balanced.

"Nothing desired can be compared to me"

There are times we have to focus more on self care physically, but the ongoing work of self care that is more important is internal self care: mentally, emotionally (our souls) and SPIRITUALLY that needs to happen. Loving that inner child, that inner self, changing the way we perceive ourselves and others, trusting again, laughing more, giving more. It will look different to each individual, one may be expression while one may need to be a bit more quiet and not say the first thing that pops into their head. It's all about growth and change....sometime you gotta go deep to rise..you gotta go through the dark to get to the light but there is beauty on the other side.