Lately I’ve been mulling over this idea of achieving balance between inner and outer beauty. Many of us tend to focus on one over the other. When all you think about is outer beauty, you might believe that outer appearance is the basis of beauty. On the other hand, when you focus on inner beauty, you could believe that physical beauty is superficial.
Although I know in theory that your inner beauty shines through to reveal your outer beauty, it’s taken awhile for me to truly understand this. I now know that inner beauty is in the little details or actions you take - whether it’s offering a smile to a stranger, eating the right foods, wearing clothing that flatters your body, or using the right hair tools. These are all little things you can do to take care of yourself, and they add up to make you the unique person that you are. Read more...
I always like to discover different perspectives and definitions of beauty - especially from young women. In this video, high school girls from Australia share what true beauty means to them.
I love flowers. My favorite subjects in my paintings are flowers. When I go walking in the neighborhood, I always stop to admire the beautiful flowers in my neighbor's yards. And if you follow me on Flickr, you would notice all the flower photos I've taken over the years.
When we think of inner beauty, we think of self esteem, self confidence, and all the intangible characteristics that make us who we are. However, I believe that having good physical health is part of establishing your inner beauty as well. When you are healthy, you have more energy. You feel alive and there’s more pep in your step. Healthy people are generally happier people overall.
Thank God I’ve never had any major health issues. I’ve always been very active, playing sports as a kid and maintaining an active lifestyle as an adult. I can probably attribute my good health to exercise and eating healthy foods.
Here are a few tips to maintain good health for inner beauty: Read more...
Although this blog is focused on the topic of inner beauty and I want to inspire women to embrace their individuality, however, I also want women to learn how to enhance their outer beauty as well. Your outer beauty really is a reflection of your self esteem and how you feel about yourself. Read more...
Not too long ago a friend and I were shopping for bras, and she found a real pretty light teal push-up bra.
“Ok, now it’s time to find a matching pantie to go with it,” she said.
Matching pantie?
Up until that day I considered underwear to be just something women wore - a basic necessity in life. That’s it. No more, no less. I wore whatever underwear was clean that day, and I certainly didn’t pay attention to whether or not the style or colors matched. Who cared if the bra matched the pantie? I’m the only one (besides my boyfriend, on occasion) who would see my underwear anyways.
It was then that I realized that there may be something to this whole underwear thing. Read More...
When I first take notice of someone - whether a woman or man – I usually look at their shoes. For me, the shoes speak volumes about a person. Even if I don’t exchange words with that person, I can tell whether he or she is a practical person, they’re down-to-earth and classy, or if they take pride in themselves.
I wouldn’t say that womens shoes actually reveal their true inner beauty, but shoes do enhance and express their personality. However, I will say that regardless of what brand, label, or style of shoes a woman wears, it’s how she takes care of those shoes that does say a little about who she is on the inside. Someone who is confident and has high self-esteem tends to take care of her shoes. A woman who doesn’t feel good about herself doesn’t pay attention to the details. She’ll wear shoes that aren’t clean or polished. Read more...
I just finished listening to the VividLife BlogTalk Radio Show where my friend, Pam Thomas, was a guest. Pam is an internal beauty coach who supports and helps people eradicate low self-esteem. I actually "met" Pam through Facebook and I love all her inspirational posts. There are days when those messages are very timely - like The Universe knew I needed that inspiration.
You can't fake it, but you can definitely hide it.
You can't buy or sell it, but it never stops giving to those who have it.
You can't see it, but everyone feels when it's there.
Got your answer?
Most people chime in with answers like love, wisdom, and happiness. Others say integrity, compassion, character, honor, dignity, altruism, and a few more along these lines. So who is correct? Read more...
Lately I’ve been mulling over this idea of achieving balance between inner and outer beauty. Many of us tend to focus on one over the other. When all you think about is outer beauty, you might believe that outer appearance is the basis of beauty. On the other hand, when you focus on inner beauty, you could believe that physical beauty is superficial.
When we think of inner beauty, we think of self esteem, self confidence, and all the intangible characteristics that make us who we are. However, I believe that having good physical health is part of establishing your inner beauty as well. When you are healthy, you have more energy. You feel alive and there’s more pep in your step. Healthy people are generally happier people overall.
Although this blog is focused on the topic of inner beauty and I want to inspire women to embrace their individuality, however, I also want women to learn how to enhance their outer beauty as well. Your outer beauty really is a reflection of your self esteem and how you feel about yourself. 
Not too long ago a friend and I were shopping for bras, and she found a real pretty light teal push-up bra. 
I just finished listening to the VividLife BlogTalk Radio Show where my friend, Pam Thomas, was a guest. Pam is an internal beauty coach who supports and helps people eradicate low self-esteem. I actually "met" Pam through Facebook and I love all her inspirational posts. There are days when those messages are very timely - like The Universe knew I needed that inspiration.
