I have been thinking about this quote
since I saw it a few days ago,
I realize that, as hard as I try,
my definition of beauty
is totally unrealistic at times.
I am quick to recognize
the beauty in others.
But, for myself, I often equate 'my' beauty
with how I see myself in the mirror.
I know I have a pretty mind,
a pretty heart, and a pretty soul, it's the
other things that trip me up.
I sometimes look in the mirror or my reflection
and only see everything that has changed.
I don't take notice of
my green eyes, or clear skin, or red lips.
I don't see the beauty. I see the changes.
I know that this is unhealthy,
my beautiful mind
tells me so.
My beautiful heart and soul
tell me to look deeper.
To steer clear of so-called perfect beauty
and look towards
women whose beauty is more
than skin deep.
So, when I'm listening, I do just that.
I read interviews with Ines de la Frassange.
She has an incredible outlook on getting older.
{She's sexy and she knows it}.
I love what she has to share
found here.
Best wrinkle cure:
What's wrong with wrinkles?
Favourite jeans:
At the moment J Crew's Boyfriends
Best underwear:
Not that "sexy" lingerie stuff that women
are
supposed to go mad over.
I like a
T-shirt in bed. My boyfriend doesn't, though
I look at images of Lauren Hutton.
I think she's gorgeous.
I visit here and listen to
Cindy's amazing views on pro-aging.
She truly loves being 62! She inspires me
so much! I want to completely
adopt her mindset. It's a goal of mine.
This is why I blog, this is why I share.
I am on a personal journey.
To become who I need to be.
To abandon thoughts of being inadequate.
To truly learn to love myself, no matter what.
To believe him when he says,
I am beautiful
and
that I am exactly what he wants.
To make his world beautiful,
while at the same time,
make mine beautiful, as well.
For a girl can only truly be beautiful
when she knows she is.
I am beautiful.
{well, at least I'm working on believing that to be true}.
all images from pinterest.