The True Kind of Beauty
29 May
If someone were to ask me, what is the one thing I value most that I’ve learned in life -
what lesson has had the most meaning to me?
I would reply: True Beauty.
What is true beauty?
- True beauty lifts your spirits, reflects simply love when one views themself in the mirror.
- True beauty is not jealous or envious.
- True beauty isn’t critical, hate, anger or ill-tempered
- True beauty is peace, kind and gentle towards ones self and for others
- True beauty is not offended easily
- True beauty is excited about health – not driven to be thin.
- True beauty is honest
- True beauty is eager to find the same [beauty] in others.
- True beauty finds clothes to feel good in – not to look ‘hot’ in.
- True beauty puts on make-up to feel good – not to be sexy.
- True beauty is enhanced by the love and peace of the Gospel, not by attention from others.
- True beauty is attractive, and helps your spirit glow.
- True beauty isn’t self-conscious, only self-aware.
- True beauty is confident
- True beauty is strong
- True beauty is pure love in the moment and not waiting for the future.
When I was recovering from Anorexia & Bulimia I received a Priesthood Blessing from my Bishop that stated, “Before you came down to earth, you chose to go through this. “ and now I know why. I feel my mission in life was to find the true meaning of Beauty. It isn’t just about looking good, but loving who you are each moment of every day. By not spending most of your day focusing on how you look – but nourishing your spirit and in doing so – naturally you’ll want to feel good – and therefore you’ll take care of yourself, and God will help with the rest. As long as you’re doing your best, and making your priorities straight (i.e. 1. God 2. Spouse 3. Family 4. Work 5. Self) God will fill in the gaps.
True Beauty is guided by the spirit, NOT mans hunger for a ‘perfect’ body defined by society’s rules – for you’ll NEVER win that way. True Beauty is obtained by Faith and Patience, Hope and Charity alone.
You’ll be SO much happier by going on God’s diet, try it – it’s free and permanent. 
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Becky,
May I share this in my talk to the Young Ladies of the Singles Ward when I speak to them on “Modesty, A Timeless Principle For All”? You have a lot of thought and personal growth that reflects in this prose. It’s really great!
Yes, of course! I would love for you to share it! ♥ Thank you!