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I looked again.
That woman was me.
In those millaseconds, before my ego and all my stories and conditioning came into play, I was moved by who I saw in the mirror. And when all the veils of illusion were lifted for a brief moment, I thought she was beautiful. So beautiful that I thought she was striking and filled with light, softness, and feminine loveliness.
When I realized the woman was me, I teared up for a moment. My oh my, how we have learned to not SEE ourselves for who we really are. Shining, glowing, lovely, and beautiful.
I’d like to spend the next forty years believing in my beauty.
You, too, are beautiful. A soul shining. A lovely woman. To be regarded, adored, and honored.
Anything else is a lie we have been believing for too long. Enough.
It’s time now that we believe in our innate beauty. And shine.
Lisa A. McCrohan
May 07, 2012 @ 08:16:05
I was smiling while reading because I feel like this post was written for me
In fact the experience of seeing your own reflection in the mirror is something I have experienced too this week, but in a different way.
I didn’t look in the mirror, but I read all the replies to my latest Blog Post, and I told myself: This person they are talking to seems just perfect! I started trying to think about the many reasons why I couldn’t see myself as perfect as my friends described me on the Blog? The problem is in me, in my analysis and judgement, not in me the true ME, the Spirit inside. The more I was reading, the more i was convinced that those people are right, and since I trust them, I should learn to believe what they are telling me. Yes I am lovable, and I must do anything I can to feel it!! Thank you Lisa
May 07, 2012 @ 11:04:41
Nikky, you know I really feel like we are NOT born feeling this way. We are born thinking we are amazing, all powerful, “of the Divine.” We learn over time through just “having these human experiences” and relationships that this isn’t true. I feel like life is about WAKING UP from that trance, as Tara Brach says. Yes, it’s a trance. It’s remembering our true nature. I agree that often it’s the people dearest to us who reflect back to us our goodness and we can SEE ourselves and all our beauty. Love to you, Lisa
May 07, 2012 @ 08:53:54
Oh, gosh, this is one of those things I want to KNOW deep in my marrow … thank you for giving me a moment of that knowing, this morning, as I read your words. xox
May 07, 2012 @ 09:55:05
This is so inspiring…I was just thinking about realizing our own beauty this morning,Reading this post is not a coincidence…thank-you for this blessing and affirmation.
Anni
May 07, 2012 @ 11:01:23
Anni – I KNOW! There are a lot of us women who are on this “same wave length” — embracing our true self, seeing ourselves as beautiful, perfect just how we are…imperfect. I’m encouraged by all the other women who are swimming in the same waters. It’s beautiful.
May 07, 2012 @ 11:00:12
LIndsey, as usual I thought of you when I thought of writing this post. I remember your picture — the one of you in the mirror with “i am perfect” or “imperfect” — either one is right on (can’t remember right now!). Yes, I feel like women in our late thirties and early forties are waking up to our own innate beauty. YES, I too want to feel this IN MY BONES. It’s happening. It’s coming.
May 07, 2012 @ 12:13:52
Thank you Lisa for reminding me…. and I will pass it on and remind the next person!! love love love love love!
May 07, 2012 @ 14:29:04
Thanks, Sweet Tammy! Yes, share the message of seeing and embodying our beauty. Love to you, Lisa
May 07, 2012 @ 18:08:42
Gosh, I’ve had those moments when the conditioning has somehow evaporated and truth distilled in a vision of divine gorgeousness and loveliness. I often wonder how much more young women would be capable of if they we’re trained to see their own beauty instead of be skeptical of it. And, may I say, what a lovely you in the photo you posted!
May 08, 2012 @ 11:29:47
Angela, your words are so eloquent…”when the conditioning has somehow evaporated and the truth distilled in a vision of divine gorgeousness and loveliness.” Yes, I too do wonder how much more young woman would be capable of if their innate sense of beauty (and power) were instilled in them from a young age and on. You and I are both in the business of doing this — albeit with girls now as young women!
And thank you for your comments about the picture! Love, Lisa
May 19, 2012 @ 02:50:56
Beautiful article… just like you!
May 19, 2012 @ 14:04:09
Thank you!!!