My 26 year-old-son forwarded this Dove YouTube video to my daughters and me.
It was overwhelming–both in the message and the messenger. I remember crying deeply after receiving his email with the link.
I wonder how many women could describe themselves accurately, including the beauty they possess in their description. Is it one in a hundred that see themselves as beautiful? One in a thousand? Or is it even less? I know interviews with famous beautiful women often convey a deep seated doubt in their looks and their beauty, even though they are receiving great attention because of it.
How do you describe yourself? Are you quick to point out your own flaws? Can you even see your own light?
Yesterday, I was traveling and went into a convenience store for a bag of nuts to hold me over through the long day. As we were talking, the young man behind the counter looked at me and said, “You are a very beautiful woman!” I was speechless and struck. Finally, I caught my breath and thanked him for the complement with a big smile.
I am so grateful for this stranger who reminded me I am not flawed, as the media would like me to believe so I will buy their product. I am not many of the things my inner critic makes me feel. I am beautiful. And so are you. And the funny thing is, the more beautiful we feel the more beautiful we become.
Look yourself in the eye tonight when you are at the mirror and tell yourself, “You are beautiful!” And tomorrow, find another woman to remind of this same thing. We hear far too many messages we are not enough.
Let’s help each other remember we are perfect, just the way we are!
