How Do You See Yourself?

We're very connected to the world's events. Weather disasters, military heartbreaks, and a myriad of "news" shapes our perception of not only our world, but of ourselves. One of the most common areas impacted is hope. When overcome with awareness of many harsh realities, we even see a different "self" in our mirrors every day.

One of the benefits of having a positive and beautiful portrait of yourself is as a reminder that your unique beauty remains alive, even in the midst of much worldwide turmoil. In fact, it's only by by maintaining an image of our individual beauty and energy can we recognize the power we have to alleviate some of the sorrow drowning the world. Something as simple as a beautiful smile or a kind hello will indeed add positive hope to the recipient. Sure, it takes more than just one smile to change the world, but if we miss our contribution to the larger unfolding of good, we forfeit our gift to this planet.

Your unique beauty and kindness matters. Do whatever it takes to hold a beautiful vision of self in your mind. Only from a positive self-image can we find the confidence to look into the world's eyes, and off the ground or ever-present cell phone distractions.