March 2011
Expressions of Love & Passion By Destinee Love
Finding Your Inner Beauty The starting place of true beauty and happiness is to possess a good self-concept within. In other words, if you have good self-esteem, you will be a powerful magnet for the best things in life. During the course of our lives others wear down on us, criticize us and make high demands on us, including parents, friends, partners, etc. Sometimes these burdens can be a little too much to handle. We begin to feel as though we don‘t quite measure up; we‘re not good enough. Once we begin to second-guess our capability and lovability, we look to others outside ourselves to validate us on an internal quality. But in reality we should look to where it all begins ~ Within! We have to find our own way home - back to yourself. But take small steps on your journey, if you leap you may find yourself straying. Take time to show yourself a little love by hugging yourself for the good steps you had already taken. Take heed to what you have done right and how far you have came; in return you will notice you are right on track to the place you need to be. This is the most important journey you will ever take - the route to yourself. Because when we learn to really ―love‖ ourselves, no one can belittle us, disturb our inner peace, manipulate us or instill negativity in our hearts. We let all the negative remarks fade away. We eat right and exercise. We rest and we feel beautiful. We value our time and space and let no one waste it. Our bodies reflect our positive attitude by responding with rays of love and happiness. Before I go I want to leave you a few pointers that really helped me, hopefully this can leave a lasting impression in someone‘s life right now. First check the patterns in your life, especially in your relationships. Once you are aware of a negative pattern, work step by step to change it or seek help. 195
Unity • Pride • Progress