Have you ever met people who exhibited true inner beauty? There is just something about them! They possess a shine that can’t be bought, put on, or imitated. They may wear the latest fashions and religiously keep their salon appointments, but everyone knows that they could turn heads even without getting that fresh cut or glam squad makeover. Their glow comes from within and quickly affects everyone in their presence…it’s a vibration they give off that let’s you know they are connected to something great. It’s energizing!
We all possess inner beauty. It is an innate characteristic that is our inheritance as children of God. But sometimes the trials and tribulations of life can cause us to temporarily lose our “shine”. We must be careful to know when our light is being compromised. When we experience stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, etc. we are allowing our light to be diminished. A mind consistently fed fearful and low energy thoughts cannot result in the radiance for which it was intended. After a while this fear-based mental diet, shows up in our outer appearance. And unfortunately, no amount of makeup can cover it up. It is revealed in the spirit and in the eyes, which are the windows to the soul.
Exposing inner beauty requires discipline to work on the mind, soul, body, and spirit. It is a holistic approach. Adding gratitude, prayer, meditation, moderate exercise, and spiritually nourishing reading material, will be great additions to your daily beauty regimen. Removing toxins such as negative people, relationships, situations and even negative music and television shows will help you to reap untold health benefits. And finding a life of purpose and greatness in God is of the utmost importance.
Be determined to dedicate as much time to working on your inner beauty as to your outer beauty. Over time, you will notice a change in how you feel and how people respond to you. Yeah, you may be wearing the latest fashions and never miss your salon appointment, but your eyes will tell the real story.
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by Dawn Mitchell
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