Many women think that the key to beauty lies in the bottom of their makeup bag. The truth is, being beautiful doesnt come from a lipstick tube, mascara wand, or blush brush.
The following seven factors create a more lasting impression than any amount of makeup ever could:
1. Her passions
A woman who is without passion is one dull woman. A woman who enjoys all that life has to offer, not just her partner or her relationships, is a woman who others admire. Why? Because passion is contagious. Watching someone pursue her dreams is just about the most beautiful experience human beings can have.
2. Her compassion
A cold-hearted woman may love herself, but who loves her back? Think about this. If a woman is incapable of feeling for others, who will feel for her? Compassion, whether one is a mother, lover, colleague, mentor, or friend, is the adhesive glue that holds relationships together. A woman who understands how to give and receive love is much more desirable than a woman who has none to spare.
3. Her mind
There is a popular myth in our culture that a beautiful woman isnt smart. In fact, this stereotype condemns women in two ways because the implication is that smart women arent beautiful. This is a lose-lose scenario.
If a woman looks too appealing then she cant have anything going on upstairs, and if she has her nose in a book then she cant be a looker. A woman who doesnt take time to cultivate her mind is like a writer who never reads books.
Neglecting ones intellect is similar to shouting, I dont need to understand the world the world needs to understand me! Life doesnt work like this. The pursuit of knowledge and truth is not only attractive, but essential to our existence. Knowledge is empowerment and empowerment is sexy.
4. Her resilience
Nothing is more beautiful than a woman who refuses to give up. whether in ones career, marriage, or physical health, is inspiring. The world loves a fighter. Please dont misunderstand.
This isnt a call to arms or some sort of ultra-feminist mantra. Fighting over what to have for dinner or which movie to see afterwards, thats just not pretty. Give in a little, girl. Resilience isnt about a womans control or refusal to cede control over to another.
Its about believing that life can never defeat her unless she allows herself to become defeated. Accepting the worst or the best in equal stride, acting in such a way that either outcome will not control her, thats beautiful.
5. Her confidence
Speaking of beauty, lets talk about boasting. Theres a fine line between bragging and being confident. Bragging is when a woman deliberately describes herself in a self-congratulatory manner so that others will do just that: congratulate her.
Seeking out praise for the sake of ones ego isnt just selfish its ugly. Confidence isnt about wanting others to notice us and wanting them to tell us how good we look, speak, think, or act.
Confidence is about a woman feeling proud of how she looks, speaks, thinks, or acts. A woman who doesnt need other peoples reassurance to help her feel this pride in herself is infinitely more appealing than a woman who incessantly seeks others approval.
6. Her energy
Finally, the most beautiful quality about a beautiful woman can be summed up by the total effect of all of the above. When a woman follows her passion, shows compassion, pursues her intellect, keeps a sense of adventure, refuses to give up, and believes herself to be worthy, then her energy will be the spark that lights up everyone and everything around her.
The following seven factors create a more lasting impression than any amount of makeup ever could:
1. Her passions
A woman who is without passion is one dull woman. A woman who enjoys all that life has to offer, not just her partner or her relationships, is a woman who others admire. Why? Because passion is contagious. Watching someone pursue her dreams is just about the most beautiful experience human beings can have.
2. Her compassion
A cold-hearted woman may love herself, but who loves her back? Think about this. If a woman is incapable of feeling for others, who will feel for her? Compassion, whether one is a mother, lover, colleague, mentor, or friend, is the adhesive glue that holds relationships together. A woman who understands how to give and receive love is much more desirable than a woman who has none to spare.
3. Her mind
There is a popular myth in our culture that a beautiful woman isnt smart. In fact, this stereotype condemns women in two ways because the implication is that smart women arent beautiful. This is a lose-lose scenario.
If a woman looks too appealing then she cant have anything going on upstairs, and if she has her nose in a book then she cant be a looker. A woman who doesnt take time to cultivate her mind is like a writer who never reads books.
Neglecting ones intellect is similar to shouting, I dont need to understand the world the world needs to understand me! Life doesnt work like this. The pursuit of knowledge and truth is not only attractive, but essential to our existence. Knowledge is empowerment and empowerment is sexy.
4. Her resilience
Nothing is more beautiful than a woman who refuses to give up. whether in ones career, marriage, or physical health, is inspiring. The world loves a fighter. Please dont misunderstand.
This isnt a call to arms or some sort of ultra-feminist mantra. Fighting over what to have for dinner or which movie to see afterwards, thats just not pretty. Give in a little, girl. Resilience isnt about a womans control or refusal to cede control over to another.
Its about believing that life can never defeat her unless she allows herself to become defeated. Accepting the worst or the best in equal stride, acting in such a way that either outcome will not control her, thats beautiful.
5. Her confidence
Speaking of beauty, lets talk about boasting. Theres a fine line between bragging and being confident. Bragging is when a woman deliberately describes herself in a self-congratulatory manner so that others will do just that: congratulate her.
Seeking out praise for the sake of ones ego isnt just selfish its ugly. Confidence isnt about wanting others to notice us and wanting them to tell us how good we look, speak, think, or act.
Confidence is about a woman feeling proud of how she looks, speaks, thinks, or acts. A woman who doesnt need other peoples reassurance to help her feel this pride in herself is infinitely more appealing than a woman who incessantly seeks others approval.
6. Her energy
Finally, the most beautiful quality about a beautiful woman can be summed up by the total effect of all of the above. When a woman follows her passion, shows compassion, pursues her intellect, keeps a sense of adventure, refuses to give up, and believes herself to be worthy, then her energy will be the spark that lights up everyone and everything around her.
