Saturday Journaling Prompt:

What are my unique qualities that make me shine from within? (Make a list)

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Under the Spell of Materialism

We live in a materialistic world that creates materialistic people with materialistic values. We buy things we don’t need, and they end up in the trash. We’re always looking for bigger, better, and more but rarely appreciate what we have. We demand the latest car, gadget, electronics, the designer dress to match the designer bag but somehow we’re never able to quench this insatiable thirst. We spend an inordinate amount of time streaming and surfing, texting and tweeting, gaming, and emailing yet never have we felt more lonely and disconnected. We define ourselves by the labels we wear, the luxuries we own and showing our faces in all the right places. Yet there’s a lack in our spiritual, intellectual, and cultural values. We consume and fume, name, and shame get into hysteria watching 24/7 news media. But at the end of the day, our communities are left polarized yet we remain hypnotized under the spell of materialism and consumerism.

We yearn outward beauty but deny inward grace.

Inner Beauty Radiates From Within

Inner beauty has nothing to do with Prada or pearls. It’s not something you invest in or idolize. Inner beauty is not angry, boastful, or loud…hands in your face, and proud. It has nothing to prove, compete with or proclaim. It’s not demanding, divisive, or vain. The truth is inner beauty cannot be seen, captured, or contained, it’s not tall, sexy, or slim…it’s that graceful, and delightful state that radiates from within.

Inner beauty is not at all about what you do, rather it’s the enduring statement about Who You Are.

It’s seen in the acts of kindness that come from your heart. A smile that lights up a room. It’s in the eyes that see with love and understand with care and compassion. Inner beauty is in the arms that hold so tightly and the gentle touch that soothes and heals. It’s in the steps you take walking in your neighbor’s shoes, with empathy and respect. Your inner beauty shines so brightly and reverberates far and beyond. You are rich in quality, depth, and wisdom and your values and humanity are deep and sincere. Your quirks are adorable, your humor…off the charts, and your uniqueness…so very endearing. You’re adored by your peers, family, and friends for your humbleness, vulnerability, and strength. You’re like a rose, elegant, refined, and open to the fullness of the light. Your energy is infectious, your joy, enormous, and your spirit boldly adventurous. Classy, sassy, creative, invariably sweet. Thoughtful and real in every way. You’re genuinely curious about people, and the world and its magical possibilities…you’re attuned to its every beat. Your heart’s desire and sincerest goal is to leave the world brighter and thoroughly complete.

Let’s focus on being real instead of believing the lie about the importance of outer beauty.

Here are 5 questions to get real and connect with your inner beauty.

1. What makes me uniquely me? What are my best qualities?
2. How was I “tamed”? If I was more “me“, how would I be different?
3. When do I hide my true self – my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs? How does that feel?
4. When am I happiest? When am I most relaxed? Who sees the real me? What creates a smile within?
5. How can I begin to express my true self more?

Ponder these questions over the week ahead then choose one action to move forward with.

JOURNALING

Unclog your mind with Journaling. Discover your unique place in the world as you write down your thoughts, feelings, fear, anxieties goals, and dreams. Journaling is both cathartic and empowering and can propel you to fantastic heights. It’s the perfect platform to process your emotions and tell your truth. A safe space to indulge yourself fully and openly with honesty and love. So journal like a colonel, with intention, discipline, and like you’re the commander of your life. Have fun as well and remember, journaling is always about you.

With grace and gratitude

Michelle

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