LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
Own Your Beauty in 2014 & Beyond by Sue
Mathison, MD
There are so many ways that beauty manifests in our lives. The innocent smile of a baby,
the gentle hug of a parent, a painting that stirs the imagination, a song that says it all, a poem, a photograph that captures an incredible moment – anything that stretches our spirit to experience a new aspect of reality is beautiful. Love, kindness, loyalty, courage and integrity are beautiful. We all know of women, and men, who are not physically beautiful by media’s definition, but who come across as stunning and magnetically attractive. They seem to have an inner glow. What’s their secret? I think it’s all about creating 28 ♦ GoNearlyNaked.com
a personal definition of what beauty means to you that works from all aspects: physical, intellectual, spiritual and mental. For me, beauty is taking great care of myself. Beauty is walking into a room, standing as tall as my 5’4” frame allows, with great posture and a deep breath. Beauty is not caring so much about what others think of me, but caring about them and being curious about their lives. Beauty is taking time to look my best. Beauty is feeding my body with great healthy food and my mind with positive thoughts. Beauty is loving myself, despite the flaws. Beauty is celebrating life’s many pleasures.