One of the things that can keep us stressed out is trying to look like those beautiful young models in the magazines, wondering why our skin isn't as smooth and flawless as theirs and knowing that if we only exercised some more we would have a waistline again. The beauty business is huge in America and it is hard not to get caught up in it.
I want to talk about another beauty regimen that has nothing to do with skin care, weight loss or designer clothes. I want to talk about surrounding ourselves with beauty on a daily basis. I read once that feeling like a victim (which, when we have no time for ourselves, we can very easily do) can't exist simultaneously with beauty.
What are the things that you consider beautiful that are readily available and around you? How about a fresh bouquet of flowers? If you don't have any in your garden, stop at the store and buy a bunch. I have a friend who has an absolutely beautiful garden and everytime she looks at it all she sees is weeds. This isn't the type of beauty gazing I'm talking about. I encouraged her to spend some time just gazing at one of the flowers in the garden, instead of seeing only the weeds. She was amazed at what beauty it held in just a single stem.
For others beauty might come in watching your children sleep, or listening to music, looking at art, walking among the trees, or a juicy love relationship. Tap into that deep well where your sense of beauty resides, drink deeply of it and savor it. Do it every day. It doesn't have to be a long drink. Just enough to remind you that there is more in your life than stress and hurry.
EnJOY!
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