Dare To Be Beautiful
A beauty dare? Yeah, it’s a funny thing about beauty – if you don’t know that you’re beautiful, you might as well not be. Your life and happiness will not reflect the beauty that others see in you and your experiences will mirror the lack you perceive in yourself.
Beauty is an essence which all of us embody. It is not form; it is spirit. I have known women who may not be considered beautiful by worldly standards, but who attract friends, suitors, and partners without the least effort. But they don’t see this beauty in themselves.
It is not how we look that makes us beautiful – the dare is in how we think about ourselves.
There is nothing in the outer world that makes us anything: it is what we are on the inside that determines who we are and what we create in our life.
Every woman and man who lives is gifted with an inner beauty that is powerful, attractive and uniquely lovable – if they dare allow it. The invitation before us is not to import more beauty through manipulating the outer world, but to release more radiance by opening to our inner world. We hold a vast untapped potential for fantastic excellence in all aspects of our life. To bring those unique qualities to the world is the gift that we came to do.
It is not unusual that we are the last one to be aware of our greatness. Others can see it in us, but we have a blind spot which keeps us from knowing our gifts. And how powerful we are when we let the best in us shine! There is no greater purpose in living than to release our hidden splendor.
Here are suggestions to do and “Dare Yourself to Be Beautiful!”
Really, do this and it will make you feel good instantly.
1. List the 5 most beautiful people you have known and describe why you chose them.
2. Note the attributes that you have that are similar to these people? And while you are at it, can you list 10 of your most beautiful attributes?
3. What would you do different if you were satisfied with yourself now?
Now, I dare you to take a good look at what you have noted about yourself. Pretty amazing and awesome, huh? Isn’t it time you made a new decision about yourself and not only dare to own your beauty but dared to be enough right now, hold your head higher and show the world what you are really made of from the inside out, share your amazing gifts and helped others to do the same?
Teresa Salhi
Founder of Empower The Dream
I help women to become more confident with who they are and what they want. To also embrace (and really know they deserve) uber amounts of love and joy while living their life with full-blown purpose. If you want to love yourself more – so you can love others more – so they can love you more – I can help you. Wherever you are in the world, it’s possible to work together; in person, on a Skype call or even video conferencing. It can be fun, it can be challenging and most of all it will be LIFE CHANGING! QUEEN COACHING HERE
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Jackie Harder says
“It is not how we look that makes us beautiful – it is how we think about ourselves.” Love it, Teresa! Absolutely right on the mark. Terrific idea to make a list of “beautiful” traits. Will share this with my Power of Women Facebook group. Great stuff!
Teresa Salhi says
Thank you for liking this article enough to share..really means alot Jackie.
Joyce Hansen says
Teresa, where you wrote “…dare to be enough right now” resonnated for me. When do we stop deceiving ourselves thinking that exterior beauty is the only beauty standard that matters? We need to be talking about healthy beauty, inner beauty and spiritual beauty.
Teresa Salhi says
Ah, yes, I so agree dear Joyce…
Liz Benoit Cozby says
Women truly shine when they embrace their beauty and share with others. When you say, “Pretty isn’t a look, it’s a feeling,” I completely agree with you. I know when I “feel” pretty, I am much happier with myself and my world. 🙂 Thank you for such a great read!
Teresa Salhi says
I feel happier when I feel pretty too…and probably vice versa. Thanks so much for commenting LIz and glad you enjoyed.
Joan Harrington says
You always share such wonderful posts Teresa, thank you! Absolutely agree with you that beauty starts from inside 🙂 I know a few women who are stunning on the outside, but just so ugly and mean on the inside. Great share!!
Teresa Salhi says
Thank you Joan!
Kristen Wilson says
You are so right… you could have the most beautiful person and if they are a jerk.. they are no longer.. ‘beautiful’ and if you have someone who’s pretty but amazing inside.. they become amazing all over!
Teresa Salhi says
Here to being beautiful inside and out Kristen!
Karen Grosz says
The one thing all of them had in common was a great smile. Not necessarily a beautiful smile, but one that came easily and felt genuine. Great thing is that is one thing I feel makes me beautiful as well. Guess smiles are important to me.
Teresa Salhi says
I really like that and agree with you…smiles are wonderfully important! Thanks Karen.
Roslyn Tanner Evans says
“It is not how we look that makes us beautiful – it is how we think about ourselves.” This resonated most with me. So powerful our mindset can be. I grew uup thinking I was a plain Jane & compared to my sister I was. But then I went on to create an awesome fulfilling life & when I thought about myself, I knew I had beauty as I spoke from the heart, helped people in need. Even my physicality changed.
Teresa Salhi says
Isn’t that just a wonderful feeling Roslyn? Feeling beautiful when sharing from your heart…love that description.
Tami Fazel says
So true Teresa, it is not how we look that makes us beautiful – it’s how we think about ourselves. When we have that kind of confidence it shines out into the wold, attracting others to us. The exercises at the end of the post are a great way to start to recognise our inner beauty.
Teresa Salhi says
Thank you for sharing and being one on the journey too Tami. You are so beautiful.
Beverley Golden says
I have a small graphic taped to my piano in my family room that says, “Pretty isn’t a look, it’s a feeling.” I think that speaks to the essence of your post today, Teresa. As you know, I’ve written about women and beauty and even researched what men find beautiful. In all cases it is always an inner essence, not an external look. I am not sure why, especially women, find it so challenging to share themselves from the inside out.
My hope is that it is getting better and that the stereotypes are slowly being smashed and are being replaced with new paradigms of beauty. In thinking about the people I find beautiful, it is most often about an energy they exude. Physical beauty is one thing, but that inner shine, inner essence is often indescribable in words. Thanks for the tips and ideas in this piece!
Teresa Salhi says
I love that graphic Beverley. We are standing together for our sisters near and far who may need a reminder, a shoulder and a voice. Thank you for being here too.
Sabrina M Quairoli says
Great advice. These questions are really powerful. I will need some time to ponder them. Taking the time to look at oneself is very rewarding if only one would do it more often.
Teresa Salhi says
That’s lovely Sabrina, I am glad you liked the questions and do hope they bring your value.
Susan Mary Malone says
What great tools, Teresa! I especially love # 3: What would you do different if you were satisfied with yourself now. Now, that’s a powerful question!
Teresa Salhi says
Yes, it is Susan. Worth pondering, contemplating, feeling and then allowing. Enjoy the unfolding darling.