What is the Beauty of Your True Self?…and a giveaway
“Beauty—or the desire to be beautiful—is in itself a dangerous motivation. Someone (I forgot who) once said, ‘Does the person who loves someone for their beauty really love them?’ So don’t focus on beauty . . . a respectable appearance is sufficient to make people more interested in your soul. It is the sum of our experiences that makes us interesting, and having been through a time in your life in which you were in a bad place (or what you perceived as a bad place) physically can be useful. It can even be necessary.” — Karl Lagerfeld (from “Karl Lagerfeld’s 6 Most Audacious Beauty Quotes” by Calin Van Paris, Vogue)
So Karl Lagerfeld says that focusing on presenting a respectable appearance is sufficient. Your true self is what is the most important, of course! And that’s what you want people to see, right?
Age doesn’t matter, especially when it comes to your inner being. The number one priority in life is to tend to your soul. A smile is always a beautiful thing, fun and happy. A sense of humor is healing. Acts of kindness shine a light on issues and people around you. Love is bliss.
When I pass someone who is dressed creatively or beautifully with special care, it always makes me smile. You can actually make someone’s day, or at least cheer them up! So a respectable appearance can make you attractive and leave an impression that you are a respectable person. Then add an act of kindness to top it off. 🙂
I am excited to announce the trademark registration of Your True Self Blog! I am celebrating with a giveaway. New email subscribers are automatically entered to win. The prize is an antique-look golden medallion on a long brass chain inscribed with “to thine own self be true.” — (The giveaway is now closed. You can read about the recipient in “What is Your True Self? It is Your Free Spirit”)
Do you think beauty is overrated and kindness makes you truly beautiful? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Like this post? You might also want to read:
- “Isn’t Life an Amazing Adventure as Your Destiny Unfolds?“
- “How to Make the Best of What You Have“
- “All About How to Love Your True Self“
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