tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post6971561300619841516..comments2023-12-28T19:56:26.527-08:00Comments on Let's Get Real-About Life: What Does A Girl Need To Do To Feel Beautiful?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-49257210467434757192009-02-17T20:45:00.000-08:002009-02-17T20:45:00.000-08:00I really believe that internal beauty can make us ...I really believe that internal beauty can make us beautiful on the outside! But honestly, I find myself going in and out of worrying about my external appearance. I am convinced that I worry less when I watch little TV and don't go shopping. Outside influences can be persuasive! I purposely don't get any fashion or gossip magazines since I know I will spend my time reading them and be influenced by them. I'm really glad to have some great friends who can see past the external appearance. This helps keep things in perspective:)JoAnn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342175087858382035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-66656254562597604402009-02-17T13:23:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:23:00.000-08:00ooh, i like this discussion! And I even teared-up ...ooh, i like this discussion! And I even teared-up after reading Clif's post. Awww! :)<BR/><BR/>Isn't it so true! Our hubby's and close friends love us how we are! They seem to care less if we have lipstick on, or even showered for that matter! haha.<BR/><BR/>It's when we make a big deal about things, when we compare ourselves to magazines and media, that we draw attention to ourselves and reveal our low self-confidence. <BR/><BR/>Yikes, convicting... BTW, I got my first gray hair this week and it almost put me into a low-grade depression... Get over it, I must tell myself! :) My husband just laughed.NixonsMammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028885146560372839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-90130866694783092009-02-17T08:32:00.000-08:002009-02-17T08:32:00.000-08:00i love this post Sharon, you are so right about wh...i love this post Sharon, you are so right about what is really important!!! It's all about our hearts and what reflects off of them. It's so easy to get caught up with the latest trends and pampering ourselves to the end. All that goes out the door when we have an ugly heart.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder in this blog posting to love others the way they are even if they don't have an attractive appearance. God made no mistakes =)<BR/><BR/>xo, BrittanyThe Barroga Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626121117754999816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-68830118071355527422009-02-11T13:14:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:14:00.000-08:00I think my wife is absolutely beautiful and I feel...I think my wife is absolutely beautiful and I feel extremely fortunate to share a life with her. Sometimes when she wakes up in the morning and the only thing I can see is her face peeking out from the covers she smiles at me - beauty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-49864688287230149582009-02-11T12:40:00.000-08:002009-02-11T12:40:00.000-08:00That is so true, Suzy. Where we live gives us diff...That is so true, Suzy. Where we live gives us different pressures. In SanDiego there is a definite style, but more casual (and less clothes). I went up to Ikea in LA (before there was an Ikea down here) on a Saturday and I was amazed how drssed up people were at Ikea on a Saturday! Chicago, NY, Seattle, and San Fran they all have there own style and it is nice to be able to dodge it and be your own person! <BR/><BR/>You also bring up a great point about the fine line of getting caught up in the efforts of exterior beauty to the extremes of surgery. I think when our looks defines us is when it becomes a problem. When we are obessesed with it. What do others think?Sharon M. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367612621429432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-53484264433156223532009-02-11T10:08:00.000-08:002009-02-11T10:08:00.000-08:00Well, I typed out a big ol' response and when I we...Well, I typed out a big ol' response and when I went to preview it the computer deleted it - aaarggh! <BR/>I'll make it shorter this time. I am so happy I live somehwere (Klamath Falls, Oregon) so casual and not caught up in what people wear and how they look, etc. And even though I'm 10 lbs. overweight I feel thin here because sadly, there is much obesity. I am very happy and presentable in jeans, slip-on Lands End shoes and a sweater in winter and capris, sandals and a tank in summer. If I want to dress up to go out the attire is generally dressy jeans, boots and a nicer sweater :-) I try so hard not to get caught up in what others are wearing and how thin, beautiful they are other than to admire them. I am trying, as I'm aging, to be comfortable in my skin, happy with who I am, and not get PLASTIC SURGERY! I know you didn't mention plastic surgery but I believe it goes along with what you said. In Southern Cal, I believe it's rampant and women are trying so hard to be someone they aren't. It's sad, really. I once asked a female pastor friend what she thought God thinks about plastic surgery. Her answer was basically that as long as it makes us happy God is OK with it. I have thought long and hard about her answer and I just don't agree. I believe God made us who we are "We are fearfully and wonderfully made..." and wants us to be happy with that. So then I struggle with the fact that I color my hair (my only indulgence)...is that not being happy with how God made me? My rationale (sp) is that dying hair doesn't require a hospital stay and I can do it in an hour :-) But, is that right? <BR/>And your son's director... I know just what you mean about her being beautiful. She feels beautiful and happy with who she is so she is beautiful and she projects beautiful. That is my goal one day :-)<BR/>I am especially happy here because the kids don't get caught up in how they dress. That is so important to me since I have a 10 year old daughter. They play outside in the dirt, rain and snow so they wear jeans, boots - basically playclothes. I have yet to see little girls all dolled up at school. They are focusing on being kids, not on being adults too soon. When we left Southern Cal Claire was 8 and already starting to want to be a teenager in how she looked and dressed but here that has all taken a backseat to play and fun and friends. I love the Dove campaign. Glad you included the short video from it. Thanks for letting me express myself :-) ~SuzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-58590730986502563812009-02-10T21:20:00.000-08:002009-02-10T21:20:00.000-08:00Too big, too small. Hair to curly or too straight....Too big, too small. Hair to curly or too straight. Height too tall or too short. Teeth not white enough, eyes not big enough, thighs too thick. We just can't get it all right at the same time. I say, surround yourself with people who will accept us just the way we are. And then accept yourself and remind yourself that beauty is not a reflection of the outward, but of the inward. Let's forget about beautifing ourselves and just try to focus on loving and helping others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-34405015563317508692009-02-10T11:38:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:38:00.000-08:00agreed! check out this new film: www.groundspark.o...agreed! check out this new film: www.groundspark.org/straightlacedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com