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Text by: Holly McAlister

Everywhere we turn, it seems that beauty is touted as the most important commodity one should possess, and it very well may be up near the top of the list. However, the beauty portrayed in today’s media is often so skewed that it’s no wonder we are seeing so many people going to extreme lengths to achieve or preserve physical beauty that they neglect the true beauty they already possessed the whole time: their inner beauty, the person that they are deep down. In this issue of LWP, specifically, we would be amiss in showing you only the way to enhance your outer beauty; here are some ways to find and cultivate the beauty that already exists inside of you.

What makes you tick?

What is it that people like about you? If your friends were to describe you in detail, what would they say? What would your fiancé say? Then think about why those traits best suit you. Maybe it’s a talent you have, a personality trait you’ve picked up, or a characteristic you’ve inherited. Then, think about ways to enhance those traits. Here are a few suggestions to help you bring out the beauty you already possess…

Take a Class
Are you a creative type? An art or craft class can hone your talents as well as teach you to think more creatively and strategically. A continuing-education class will keep you up to date on career-related or intellectual topics.

Get Moving
Little else can make you feel so energized as finding something that gets you moving. Pumping that extra oxygen into the brain and getting your blood flowing does wonders for your self esteem, your general outlook on life, as well as making you healthier and more fit in the process. Be adventurous and try something new, or brush up on your skills at a sport you haven’t played in years.

Volunteer
A great way to take your thoughts and efforts off of yourself is to spend an hour or two selflessly helping a local charity or foundation. Helping others in need often turns the tables on you, teaching you much more than you end up teaching or helping the person in need; you often find that you were actually the one in need of a different outlook or mentality. If you’re a member of a local church, get involved there by finding a program or position that will best use your talents or abilities to help in that area.

Take a Break
Just taking time to get rejuvenated is essential in the midst of hectic wedding plans. Take a walk in a park, go for a leisurely drive in the country, or sit down to read a good book. By giving yourself a rest, you’ll have a clearer, more focused, outlook on things and will be less likely to come unglued when one of the inevitable wedding “emergencies” occur.

Think about what makes you you, then work to improve those traits to make you the best bride and wife you can be. The wedding is for only a day, but the person that you are is for your lifetime; don’t forget who you are in all the rush of your preparations. Outer beauty may fade with time, but your inner beauty can be for life.