Inner Beauty
Last month as I decided to expand and improve my Women’s
Empowerment group on FB the “Topics of the Month” idea came to me. While deciding on which topic would be first
I was challenged to look beyond the fleshy faults to see the beauty of others
when they were being “ugly.” The main
point which continually comes to mind, “Perception is the only Reality.” I immediately became hurt, disappointed, and
upset by how I was being portrayed and received by a few individuals who did
not know me personally nor had taken out the time to get to know me personally
or maybe this was just my perception of the events. In addition, some of the individuals that I
thought knew me really did not know me at all.
What was I going to do with the information and these feelings
associated with the information? Was I
going to sulk, pout, curse, attempt to prove the naysayers wrong, or continue being
who I have always been- my authentic self (sometimes good, bad, or
indifferent)? I had to sit still,
process the information and my feelings, and move on it in a way that would be
fitting to my authentic self and not my fleshly self. That flesh can be the devil sometimes!! I had to move forward knowing that my
internal beauty was at stake and that I have individual watching what I say
and/or (good and bad). Would I allow my
personality, attitude, and inner beliefs to be dictated by others and/or fueled
by anger and hurt? I did when I was
younger! Back then when you came for me,
I was definitely coming back for you, full throttle. However, since I am older and have grown
mentally and spiritually, I learn to choose my battles wisely. Every fight doesn’t need to be fought and
every fight (while you may be pulled in) is not about you.
It goes back again to the inner beauty- intelligence, grace,
politeness, charisma, integrity, congruence, and elegance. Do I jeopardize destroying my inner beauty
because another has hurt, disappointed, or angered me? Do I love myself enough to know that my inner
beauty carries me much farther than my outer beauty ever could/can? You can be the most beautiful/ handsome
person in the world but if your personality is “ugly,” then the ugliness
surpasses the outer beauty ever time. I
find beauty in COURAGE to do things that others may be unwilling to try or
do. I am PERSISTENT in what I say I will
do or achieve. I am GRATEFUL that God
continues to bless me each day with the gift of life so that I may be a
blessing to at least one person each day.
I am finding CALMNESS in my trials and tribulations because the battle
is not mine, it’s the Lord’s. I am still
learning the GENTLENESS characteristic of inner beauty because I am still “A
Work In Progress,” and I treat everyone I meet with UNSELFISH LOVE as this is
what God requires of me. I can love you
and not like your spirit or decision-making.
Hence, those are your decisions to make and not mine.
The last of the inner beauty characteristics which prompted
me to blog are: The woman with inner beauty loves and respects herself; is
confident and not cocky; has a gorgeous heart; is supportive and inspirational;
considerate and kind; genuine and real; loyal to her friends; and her
significant other/husband; honest and true; visionary and intelligent; and
passionate and strong. All of these
characteristics stood out to me and for me as this is what I strive to be
daily. I may miss the mark some days but
these are the characteristics that I desire to possess. What does your inner beauty say about
you? Are you consistently
beautiful? Doc Dee
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