Inner Beauty

The Mystique of Inner Beauty

2012-02-07T01:57:00.000-08:00

Do you have the answer to this puzzler?

You can't fake it, but you can definitely hide it.

You can't buy or sell it, but it never stops giving to those who have it.

You can't see it, but everyone feels when it's there.

Got your answer?

Most people chime in with answers like love, wisdom, and happiness. Others say integrity, compassion, character, honor, dignity, altruism, and a few more along these lines. So who is correct?

Well, all of them. This constellation of virtues points up the ineffable essence of inner beauty.

There's been a lot of talk in the media about it lately. Maybe you've seen the TV program that entertains its audience by lampooning the visually stunnhng contestants for their apparent lack of "true" beauty. More and more, this type of beauty seems to be missing in action, and it's all too easy to make sport of those who haven't a clue.

So, what is inner beauty? Do you have it?

It seems that the path to inner beauty, if there is such a thing, leads directly to the core of the individual. Think of it as the intuitive "heart and soul" within you.

The ancient Greeks, big fans of all things beautiful, believed a person's soul resided in the heart muscle and their early anatomical scientists often dissected the organ searching for evidence. Today this age-old analogy offers us an inkling of the divine wisdom we harbor within us, even when unaware of its presence. We intuit that everyone is beautiful on the inside, yet finding it within ourselves can be challenging.

Can you remember meeting a person you thought was filled with inner beauty? What was it about them you recognized? This is a very significant question if you know the ancient philosophy that teaches a very profound axiom: we are not able to recognize in others that which we do not ourselves possess. At some level of being, you are no different than they are or you could not have recognized inner beauty in them. What you found so attractive about them is a relevant insight to your own inner beauty.

There is nothing more exciting or powerful than discovering this wonderful truth about yourself. Information like this will shatter the old self-image with its criticisms, aspersions and fears, while laying the groundwork for a new way to experience the world in which you live.

As your inner beauty blossoms, your life experiences change profoundly. Gone are the fear, shame, insecurity, and harsh judgments of the inner critic. What replaces such baser behaviors is the most wonderful and useful asset in the world - the power that comes with loving yourself unconditionally. You somehow feel magnetically attractive, observing your own inner light as it shines through and radiates out to the people you meet. You appear more beautiful on the outside, looking and feeling healthier, happier, more vibrant and alive with passion and vigor.

The reward of such awareness is more than you imagine. This is communion with the source of love and the integrity to meaningfully communicate it to the world around you. People recognize their own inner beauty in you, and that is a definition of true love: the recognition of oneself in another.

Free your inner beauty and you'll find that things happen the way you would have them - from the most important virtue to the least significant event. You'll become more loving and giving, healthy and fit, happy and brimming with self-confidence. You'll create greater self-esteem, truly loving relationships, and a more harmonious environment in which to live.

This journey is like no other, an adventure that leads to the very heart of your being, where science and spirituality come together - deep inside your self. When you're ready to claim your personal power and reap the many rewards of your true beauty, the inner path to love and abundance awaits you.

Peter Winslow, DcH is a Life Coach and Counselor. He connects his clients to their inner power for life changing results. He offers services, products and information for optimal health, happiness and personal enlightenment.

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Cultivating Your Inner Beauty

2012-02-07T01:55:00.000-08:00

Every woman knows that they may not be what most would call classically beautiful. What we sometimes forget that is the secret of inner beauty that can be just as captivating as the external appearance. Bright eyes that flicker, smiles that warm your heart and the radiant glow that surrounds them when they walk into the room are part of mastering the secret of creating inner beauty. When a woman has mastered the secret art of inner beauty they can fill a room with a welcoming glow. The best part of inner beauty is the fact that unlike our outward appearance, inner beauty does not wrinkle, gray or diminish with age. It only radiates stronger as you cultivate it.

There are a few secrets to cultivating this inner beauty. Just like a garden, it needs to be cared for and nurtured. Sometimes even a weed or two will pop up that needs to be removed. Knowing what your strengths are is the key to cultivating your inner beauty garden. Each woman has certain natural inner gifts from having the patience of a saint to being able to motivate and spur on those around her. Focus on that gift and help it grow stronger.

Those who have mastered the art of inner beauty also know that selflessness is the key. Sincere compliments and encouragement towards others around you will fertilize your inner garden. As a woman one of your natural gifts is that maternal compassion. Cultivating that gift by giving kind attention to those whom you meet daily will increase that warm glow. When you exercise and stretch that maternal compassion to even those people you don't know, the blossoms in your own garden will bloom into an amazing array of colors.

The secret art of inner beauty is seldom talked about as the world about us tends to focus on outward beauty. Outward beauty will fade with time, but the inner beauty will only outshine itself the more it is cultivated. A woman who can easily, through practiced effort, praise and respect all whom she meets is more beautiful than the one who looks to criticize others. When you put someone else down only reveals that a woman is dependent upon her outward appearance to judge beauty on. Someone once said that "A woman's beauty shines with age".

The beauty that this refers to is that the outward beauty of a woman is a direct reflection of her inner beauty.

Commercialism pushes the idea of outward beauty, but the most beautiful woman in the world are those who have fanned the embers of their spirit to have the flames of love, the flames of hope, the flames of compassion, the flames of courage and most importantly, the flame of a pure heart. These flames are truly the source of the radiant glow which will enable a woman to outshine any outwardly beautiful woman.

This inner beauty cannot be bought with money; it has to be cultivated with time. Just like the planting of a seed, it needs watering, sunshine, and weeding to grow into the amazing flower it was destined to be. Every woman can be beautiful. It begins with cultivating with your own inner beauty.

Discover Inner Beauty Through Wicca

2012-02-07T01:53:00.005-08:00

We sometimes ask ourselves--Why are we here? Time flies so fast these days. We sometimes forget what we're actually living for. We feel empty as days pass, and we would try to participate in activities that would fill the void deep inside us. At the end of the day, no amount of working, clubbing, shopping, or drinking would appease our spirits. Amidst fame, fortune, and money, we still feel desperation all over. This leads us into asking this profound question, "What is the reason behind my existence?"

Fortunately, Wicca presents us with reasons that make sense. It is a religion based on discovering the inner aspect of one's being, and altering any emotions that obviously hinders an individual to growth and discovery. It did not take a year and a day for a lot of Wiccans to realize their goals in life. They started with small, simple steps that eventually led them in understanding the big picture.

Wicca is still faced with a lot of social stigma. Weird, evil, strange, and wicked. These are just some of the words that unfortunately have been glued to Wicca as a neo-pagan religion. From time immemorial, minor religions have always been treated with irreverence by the dominant church. Religious persecutions and witch hunts have proven to be nothing but futile as centuries passed. Witchcraft endured these tough times, and was able to preserve their core beliefs and values.

Wicca had always been recognition of the endless beauty that our world offers. Wicca teaches the ways of freedom, and experiencing magnificence in whatever one chooses to do. All throughout the 20th century, Wiccans have always expressed their mission as this: aiding oneself in the path of self-realization through acknowledging beauty in nature.

As the old adage goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This is partially true to Wiccans, traditionalist or modernists alike. To Wiccans, beauty should be seen in everything. It is through this acceptance in the magnificence in nature, that a person finds inner beauty within. When one looks at a work of art, or a lovely scenery, it invokes a overwhelming joy and happiness. In a state of bliss, one finds himself more vulnerable to feelings on the other side of the spectrum-- anger, hate, misery, and depression. These are just some of the negative emotions that we are most aware of when we already have experienced true happiness. When this happens, we will unconsciously find ways on how to get rid of these unfavorable emotions for good. Wicca promises nothing but inner peace and beauty. The commitment of every Wiccan is to progress spiritually, and denounce anything that pollute and corrupt their souls.

Wicca as a religion is all about engaging in practices allowing individuals to break free from stressors of everyday life. Expressing oneself through Wiccan spells is rediscovering the beauty of what lies inside each and everyone is what Wiccans believe as the one of the most fundamental reasons of our existence.

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Inner Beauty Tip

2012-02-07T01:53:00.001-08:00

If you were to choose, which gift would you want? A gift in a pretty gold box with a bow or one in a plain paper bag that looks like it's been used. Now be honest...Would you want the pretty package or the brown bag?

I have played the white elephant game before, where everyone brings gifts, and then you get pick one. And sometimes it's hard to decide. Do I pick the big one that I think is maybe going to have something really good in there or do I pick the one that doesn't look as good, but might have something even better? Because you never know!

I think if we would admit it, a lot of us are drawn to the pretty package. A brown bag may not even look like there is hardly anything in there. But what if we found out what was really inside each of these packages?

And let's say that in the pretty gold box, we found a couple rotten brown bananas, a smelly, dirty sock and an apple that's rotting too. All right, so not what we might expect. Right? Here was a pretty package and there was rotten fruit and a stinky sock. Not good! So let's say that what we found in the plain brown paper bag was a bracelet. And that the bracelet is gold and silver and has two hearts connecting with each other. The bag was plain packaging, but it had something really beautiful inside.

And so, as we think about these packages I want us to think about ourselves. Some of us might feel like we are plain Jane, a boring person on the outside. From our outer beauty we may just feel, we're just plain. And yet, we see people in our schools, in our churches, and all around that are in these really pretty packages. However, sometimes those people that seem to have it all together, the movie stars and the rock stars, may look perfect on the outside. But sometimes they might be dying away or rotting away on the inside. I have to admit, I was one of those people. People might have looked at me and said, man she's got it all together. But on the inside I was dying away, and there wasn't true beauty on the inside. It was all outer beauty.

And yet, you may feel today that you are just that plain Jane. That you don't look like anything special, you're not model material. You may not like certain parts of your body. Like me, you may have acne scars, or you might feel overweight, or have other issues. But you know what? On the inside God may be cultivating an inner beauty that radiates out. And you have a relationship with Jesus Christ, that changes your appearance. People are drawn to you because of the love that you have for other people, because of the love of Christ that is in you.

I want to encourage you to cultivate inner beauty; that inner beauty that only comes from spending time with Jesus. It's so hard to have any time in silence, but it's so important to get away. We have our music, we have our T.V., we've friends, cell phones, etc. that it's hard to unplug. I know, because these last few weeks I haven't taken that quality time with Jesus that I've needed. Sure I've spent some time in the morning, but I didn't do the real deep time of prayer and journaling. The time where I spend listening to God. And when I do break away and spend quality time with God, I felt so much different. The last few weeks I've been feeling confused and anxious, not knowing what to do. However, today I feel clarity again. I heard God speaking to me through my journal and I felt His love again.

I want to encourage you to spend quality time in prayer. Not legalistically, not saying we have to do this, this, and this. But spending that time with God so that your inner beauty can shine through. And that your inner beauty shines out, no matter what you look like on the outside. Whether you are the shiny package or the plain package. You can have inner beauty that enhances the outer beauty God has given you.

I encourage you to read over Psalm 139 this week. It talks about how we are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are special, no matter what you look like on the outside, no matter where you are at with your relationship with Jesus. You are special, and He wants you to know that today. I encourage you to cultivate your inner beauty.

Shelley Hitz has a heart is to help teen girls and women find their true beauty in Christ through her website, Teen-Beauty-Tips.com. Shelley's openness and vulnerability as she shares her own story of hope and healing will inspire and encourage you. Download Shelley's book, "Mirror Mirror...Am I Beautiful?" for free: Teen-Beauty-Tips.com

Inner Beauty and Outer Beauty

2012-02-07T01:52:00.001-08:00

The false dichotomy between inner beauty and outer beauty has been a source of confusion to many. This is to make the clarifications needed to overcome this confusion.

The two concepts - inner beauty and outer beauty - refer to very different and unrelated things. A better term for "inner beauty" is "personal goodness." And there is no reason why personal goodness would be related, one way or another, to physical appearance. Unrelated concepts mean: zero correlation. It will be possible to find both personal goodness and lack of personal goodness at every level of physical attractiveness; and it will be possible to find physical beauty and lack of physical beauty at every level of personal goodness.

Thus, my daughter, my mother, my sister, and the women I've loved, all had both inner beauty and outer beauty. Whereas Andrea Dworkin and most of her followers are both physically ugly and horrible people. These horrible people then claim ridiculously to speak for a half of the world's population even as they command other women to toe their malignant line and maliciously attack and abuse those who would not. I doubt I am the only person who believes that women deserve a better representation than is afforded by these jerks.

It is much more sensible that women's representatives be the best, not the worst, among women. The women possessing of both personal goodness and physical beauty have far more to offer the world than women who possess neither and are against both. They also stand to make vastly superior role models to other women and motivate other women to be their best, rather than their worst, even as they stand to improve men's view of women by presenting before them a different, vastly more deserving and sympathetic, picture of womanhood.

Being sympathetic toward women's rights and advancement does not require accepting wrongdoing on the part of those who falsely claim to be speaking for women. Instead a person sympathetic toward the preceding would very much take the side of the women who are being attacked by the same. A harpy is not, nor was it ever, a valid feminine ideal. Besides the "traditional" maternal ideal there are others - professional woman, artistic woman, activist woman, working woman, high achiever woman - that are also valid; and all of the above are better both for the women who are doing it and for the rest of the world.

The dichotomy between outer beauty and inner beauty is therefore a false one. The two are unrelated to one another. We will see both good people and bad people at every level of physical appearance. And we will see both physically beautiful and physically ugly people at every level of personal goodness.

What is Inner Beauty

2012-02-07T01:51:00.001-08:00

Inner beauty is the most important feature in our human being. All of our actions in a day draw from that inner beauty or soul, if you wish. Have you ever wondered what makes you act the way you do or who you are, inside? Are we are just a collection of cells that happened to come together by chance or is there some grand design someone we can't see or touch that brought us all together? Inner beauty shows itself in many ways perhaps by helping an elderly neighbor with their yard work or volunteering your time to your community.

Love is an expression of inner beauty. Does one give love on a daily basis? Does one feel Loved on a daily basis? Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life and the lives of others. This can only come from a place of inner beauty. Do you feel compassion toward another human being when you see them in pain or suffering? Compassion comes from inner beauty, at times you can feel it tug at your heart, sometimes you can ignore it but deep down it's always there.

What about outer beauty? Can outer beauty, say a beautiful waterfall, a majestic mountain or the brilliant stars in heaven, be enjoyed without inner beauty? I think not. A person can be attracted by outward beauty only to find on closer examination that it is ugly on the inside. A beautiful looking person can be filled with hatred or with love. But how do we know unless we look on the inside? We often judge people when we first meet them by the way they look. It has always been said; you cannot judge a book by its cover. So look inside when you first meet people and look for that inner beauty, in the long run it is far more important than outward beauty.

What can physical things in life do for the soul? The answer is "nothing". You need to fill the soul otherwise it starves. Is your inner soul starving? You can satisfy the hunger with acts of kindness and love, there is plenty in this world to fill the soul. Use it every day and I believe you will be full in no time. After 9/11 I felt love and compassion for all of my fellow Americans, I remember sitting at a toll booth waiting for the person in front of me, fumbling to find the correct change. Any other time I would have been a bit angry at the wait but this time I would have waited all day without anger. I believe it was because we were all one during that time, one country, one people. Why can't it be like that every day as we work, play and live?

I don't have all the answers nor do I proclaim to be fault free but I do know the feelings of my own heart. I am sure that each one of us has thought some of these very things at some point in our lives. I don't want to be on my death bed saying, "I did it all wrong"; there are no do overs. Your inner beauty can flourish and grow, no one can quell it and no one can take it away.

The Pursuit of Beauty

2012-01-06T02:24:00.000-08:00

During my commute to Manhattan on the Express Bus one morning, I had the company and pleasure of reading the March issue of Allure magazine. I began by reading the Letter from the Editor Linda Wells and stumped upon this striking catch phrase, the "pursuit of beauty". Linda explains this phenomenon to be much like the pursuit of the American Dream. It is "a right to determine and improve our essential selves, psychologically and physically...that transcends gender, class, race, age and sexual orientation." I thought to myself, "this is so true!" What person today does not want to be and feel beautiful? There is no doubt, that we as human beings are acutely sensitive to our physical appearances and will do anything to gain or to maintain our personal beauty. Our insatiable need for all things "beauty" proves that we are all in full pursuit and unapologetically so.

According to dictionary.com beauty is "the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or gives deep satisfaction to the mind." This emotional bond to pleasure explains why beauty plays such a significant part in our lives. We can't help ourselves in the presence of things or persons that call to our sensibilities. Physical beauty, though a matter of taste and opinion is also characterized by society's views. In most cultures, the existence of symmetry or balance is a determining factor of beauty because it suggests the absence of "flaws" or "defects". Facial balance, complexion, body shape and size, as well as youthfulness are all standardizations of beauty. The characterization of beauty however, cannot be understood without also realizing that beauty has another side to it - One that is not so physical, but rather metaphysical (a more intangible element ). We cannot necessarily see or touch it, yet its presence is undeniable. With that being said, we cannot exclude psychological factors such as personality, intelligence, politeness, elegance or charisma as determining factors in recognizing beauty.

As I researched more into this beauty craze, I stumbled upon some very interesting findings. To my surprise, (ok maybe not so surprised) researchers have found that possessing physical attractiveness can be quite influential in a persons life. Someone who is considered to be beautiful is likely to get higher grades, receive better care from their doctors, receive lighter prison sentences and earn more money. As if we don't have enough problems in the world today, now we know that uncontrollable factors like our God-given beauty or "lack thereof", is just another social barrier to add to our list. Whether we acknowledge it or not, and whether we do this consciously or unconsciously, this type of "lookism" has plagued our society for years and can shed some light on the depth of shallowness that exists in our world today.

This daunting truth certainly affects how we perceive ourselves as well as others. The images we see on tv also determine what we consider to be beautiful and is the driving force towards this search for perfection. We spend thousands of dollars and insurmountable time shopping online or at the malls, purchasing all sorts of beauty products, making nail, hair, facial and botox appointments, reading fashion magazines and taking particular note of what our favorite celebrities are wearing, doing and using to stay slim, youthful and yes, beautiful.

Let's not forget, that there was once a time when we were all mystified by the beautiful models and celebrities, who flawlessly walked the red carpets and flanked the covers of magazines effortlessly, or at least so it seemed. We dreamed about being them and looking like them, thinking they were born perfectly that way. Thanks to our growing obsession with celebrity-life, the shameless and countless invasions of privacy through reality tv, the social networks and the "tell-all" craze, we now not only have the information and the knowledge but also access to the once "top secret" sometimes extreme, physical enhancers.

Don't get me wrong, the "pursuit of beauty" doesn't have to mean a trip to a plastic surgeon, nor is it an elusive commodity accessible to only to the rich and famous. We can all be physically beautiful! The multi-billion dollar beauty industry has made sure to fulfill our every beauty need by bombarding us with a plethora of products and services geared towards making us feel and look younger and more beautiful.The opportunities and resources available to us are endless in this department. We have products that make us look younger, products that make our skin smoother, products that make our stomachs flat, products that make our lips plumper, products that give us fuller hair, products that make our lashes longer and thicker, stylists, eyebrow threaders, makeup artists, fashion trends that change every season, adornments like earrings, necklaces, tattoos, hats etc we all use these things to enhance our personal beauty and attractiveness in some way.

The truth is however, our pursuit of beauty is not just about exploiting our "sexual capital". It's not just the physical aspect of beauty that enamors us. We are in search of a combination between the seen and the unseen - The physical (outer) and the psychological (inner) because they both thrive off each other. I like many, believe that true beauty comes from within. Inner beauty in my definition, is that undeniable, profound light that shines from you and onto the world. It is your aura, your spirit, the stamp you leave behind after someone meets you for the first time. My father likes to refer to this intangible, spiritual side of our human nature as the "inner man" or "woman". Though this "inside beauty" may come easier to some than others, it is the beginning stages to fulfilling this intrinsic desire for physical satisfaction or happiness.

If psychologically we can find the power and confidence to see ourselves as beautiful no matter what, then the world would have no choice but to view us that way. Any physical imperfections that we may think we possess can disappear. Possessing internal beauty is the foundation of the pursuit of beauty. After all, we know that with age physical beauty disappears and there are many uncontrollable forces that can easily take away or lessen our physical beauty, like a severe accident or disease for example. Inner beauty comes from a deeper place. It oozes from your heart and soul and serves as a complimentary component to physical beauty.

So why this urgency to want to be beautiful? What lies beneath this so-called pursuit? What is it that moves us into the hunt for near perfection? The truth is, the pursuit of beauty is in fact the pursuit of happiness - they are one in the same. Though Linda refers to this pursuit as being "distinctly American", to me, it is more so, undeniably human. Whether it is a physical or psychological improvement to ourselves, we are all in search for this completeness. It is a calling to being someone bigger and better than we've ever been. It's about walking out your door everyday feeling like a ray of sunshine, confident with every step you take. It is a goal, a standard to set, that once achieved, is rewarded with a lifdtime of confidence, self assurance, pride, grace, poise and enthusiasm for life.

We therefore cannot deny that we are in a new era, where beauty and the acquisition of it, is no longer an enigmatic, perplexing phenomenon, but rather an expression of one's pride and self esteem. Beauty has now become a lifestyle, and we have learned that physical beauty cannot stand on its own, we can only enhance it. It is only when there is complete synergy between the physical (outer beauty) and the psychological (inner beauty) working in complete balance with each other like yin and yang, can we safely say we've achieved our goal in this pursuit of beauty and ultimately happiness.

Concept of Beauty is Universal

2012-01-06T02:23:00.000-08:00

Beauty is a property associated with human beings. This could be considered even as a characteristic. Beauty is not only related to human beings. Beauty can be associated with locations, certain concepts, certain things etc as well. This property or characteristic named beauty makes other people happy about it. Any thing beautiful is a joy for others to watch.

The word beauty was originally taken from Greek language. According to the Greek interpretation, the word's meaning was - according to one's hour. This has philosophical implications as it implies that every thing beautiful has to belong to its time. So any one who is trying to look too younger or older for their actual age cannot be considered beautiful!!

Now the concept of beauty is universal. But the way people from one geographical location analyze beauty can be different from the perception of beauty as looked at from some one from a different geographical location. These are the cultural differences of beauty. A beautiful person in American culture may not be the same as that in African culture. A simple example is the weight of the person. In the western culture beauty is synonymous with skinny. But in many parts of Africa and Asia, being fat is considered beautiful. This could be understood in the case of Stone Age man, as a fat person would have a much better chance of surviving a famine. When hunting was the major source of one's income, having a really fat wife would have been the equivalent of riding a Lamborghini in today's world!!

Even today in Mauritania, a country in Africa, girls are fattened to such a degree that they are at risk of getting sick at a very young age. As very fat girls are the only ones who get married easily there, it is a common practice there to force feed the girls to extreme levels.

Most societies considered being fat as beautiful until a century ago. The concept of thin beauty is a very recent phenomenon.

The common saying is that, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This phrase defines the subjective nature of beauty to the full extent. As is the case of body weight explained above, people from different cultures tend to look at beauty from different viewpoints.

When it comes to religion, they give more weight to the inner beauty of the person. This usually refers to the character of the person more than his or her looks.

Beauty has mathematical properties too. Beautiful things are usually symmetric and proportional. The Greeks believed that the proportion of the features of any beautiful person must be as per golden ratio. Modern studies have proven that the Greeks ideas on beauty were correct.

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Beauty Comes From Within

2012-01-06T02:22:00.001-08:00

To be sexy and beautiful is something wonderful to be. But, what about underneath the skin layer? Do the ones you see as having outward beauty match what's going on inside, therefore making them the whnle package?

Our society has become increasingly obsessed with glamor, literally spending billions on cosmetics, plastic surgery, personal trainers, diets, and anything else which can give us an edge and roll back the hands of time. There's nothing wrong with any of that, if it makes you feel better. But, with celebrity obsession increasingly common, and our youth constantly looking to their idols on television as examples of the ultimate in personal glitter, do we really know if what you see on the exterior is matching the interior?

I'm now forty-nine years old, a heartbeat away from the big 50 milestone. My looks have started diminishing because of Father Time and I've been trying for a while to keep up. I exercise, try my best to eat healthy whenever possible, and have even thought of going underneath the knife myself to shave away some stubborn, unwanted pounds. A George Clooney look-a-like I'm not. But, as I continue aging I'm trying to become more attractive underneath my skin; to be a better person, friend, and colleague to all.

What makes a person truly beautiful is the outlook they express to others, and how they interact on a personal, and social level. Do they really care about you? Not them, you. Would they prefer to give than receive, lend and not borrow, talk about what matters to someone else rather than making it all about themselves? Do they carry a reflection of God's love in their eyes? Do they want to give love as much as receiving it? When others talk about them do their expressions light up? Do they portray a positive light to the world, looking for ways of making it better? If they've been less than beautiful before, are they striving to wash away the ugliness?

I had a Grandmother that I dearly loved. She passed away over twenty-three years ago but my memories of her are ever present. She was a farmers wife, an extremely hard worker, and mother of six. Her and my Grandfather worked their fields in Texas from dawn til dusk in order to provide for their family. She was soft-spoken, and verbalized her words very carefully, not using any sort of eloquence or fancy dialect. Her personality was very down to earth but she could be tough as nails when it came to getting something done. Although money was never in abundance, she had a heart of gold, and did the best she could with what was earned. She wasn't a beauty queen by modern day standards, although most considered her attractive. But most importantly, she loved her family and circle of friends and always put them first. A Christian woman, and one I'm sure was welcomed with open arms when she went to be with God. Even her name was that of a flower, "Lilly."

What made my Grandmother beautiful wasn't the way she dressed or carried herself, it was how she made you feel while being around her. When I was a kid during the summer months, my sister and I would always go and spend time with her and my Grandfather, giving us city kids a taste of country living. We loved it. The open spaces, fishing in the local ponds, feeding of farm animals, and home-cooked meals were something to be cherished. There was lots of love, a small farmhouse that still holds so many memories. When I first entered the doorway of the wooden porch, I could always count on those outstretched arms and huge smile walking towards me from across the room. She made you feel special, a priority, a welcomed addition to her life and her to yours. Her inner glow always shined in everything she did. She was a beautiful woman on the inside and outside, having that rare, loving soul that's so rare to find.

Now, obviously a Grandmothers love is usually something special, and to compare her to everyone else isn't exactly fair. But, people like she was are just made to make others feel wonderful. That, in return, is what makes them so beautiful. That said, we should all strive to be more attractive to others, to make those in our lives sense that certain warm feeling when entering a room.

I was sitting in a restaurant recently, having some lunch and scanning a book in a corner table. There were several employees walking around, taking orders, and tending to their normal duties. After I finished eating and sat my plate aside, I turned my attention to the unread pages. A couple of minutes later, the kindest voice suddenly flowed through my ears. I looked up, and saw a wide smile staring back at me, belonging to a young lady with an obvious birth defect and slightly impaired speech. She was very angel-like, having that certain innocence and radiating glow that made me stop and take notice.

"How are you today," I said, handing her my plate.

Her smile widened, "Just fine, sir, can I get you something else?"

"No, not a thing." I sat for a moment and watched her while she discarded the plate. "Can I ask you something?"

She looked back, her eyes almost glistening. "Okay."

"You look really happy with that big smile, any particular reason?"

She darted at my plate sitting in her busboy container. "You ate your food, that means you really enjoyed it."

"I did, it was very good."

She scratched her head, smiled again, then turned away while saying, "Well, that's enough for me."

This young lady was living a life that many might look upon as being disadvantaged, and mundane. Yet, the few seconds I was around her made me see something truly striking. Being beautiful is an impression which a person leaves on others, and that impression is the true reflection of many fine characteristics of their own personality, inner charm, and qualities.

No matter how a person appears on the outer surface, their inner beauty is always looking to shine through. It's their desire to do so that makes all the difference.

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Inner Beauty Revealed

2012-01-06T02:22:00.000-08:00

What is it to feel beauty? What exactly is inner beauty? It is a combination of things. It is love, without conditions. It is power, without control. It is surrender, with compassion and grace and it is the realization that we are infinitely prosperous and so we give up the need for competition. It is not being overshadowed by the desires for beauty but being fearless in the face of beauty.

· Love, without conditions - what if we were to love humanity as unconditionally as we do our children and our pets? What if we were to love ourselves so unconditionally? It is not easy being women today; it is not easy being men either, but this is a site for women and so therein lays my focus. We are still expected to be the nurturing, maternal beings that we are and we are also expected to be more assertive and more successful than in previous times. It is imperative that we love ourselves through this transition period, to allow for mistakes on our journey to wholeness.

· Power, without control - Spiritual power is gentle. It is flexible, it flows and it is forgiving. It is based on fearlessness and trusts in the divine order of things. It gives us permission to be all that we are destined to be without feeling that we have to force our way there.

· Surrender, with grace and compassion - We come to the realization, that in and of ourselves, we can do nothing. While this is very humbling it is also our path to ultimate freedom. We no longer have to buy into the notion that we must do it all ourselves, that we are in it alone. We can then give up our limiting stories and move towards our soul's calling with greater compassion.

· Infinite prosperity, without competition - I almost hate to say this, but women can be very mean to each other. If we are going to be our best selves, we must be secure enough in our knowledge that there is enough to go around for everyone. We would then support each other to shine and grow and not invest in the worry that they will outshine us because we believe there is room for all of us to succeed. We won't try to diminish the dreams of our friends, for fear of being left behind because we trust in the love of the universe and we want happiness for others as much as for ourselves.

When we can give and be, without so many fears and illusions, we become very real. We become very beautiful, from the inside out. We are magnetic women attracting more good and beauty where ever we go and we are forging the path for others to do the same. We owe it to ourselves to do the healing and growth necessary to feel this kind of beauty and we owe it the world to reveal this kind of beauty. I wish you magic and miracles every step of the way.

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Let Your Inner Beauty Shine

2012-01-06T02:01:00.000-08:00

Our skin faces a number of challenges on a daily basis such as exposure to UV rays, pollution, extreme to slight weather changes as well as genetic liabilities.

We all are looking for the fountain of youth in many different ways in order to reduce the visible damage that the above factors can cause, such as age spots, wrinkles or dry skin.

However, promoting healthy skin goes beyond the topical creams and skincare treatments and it really takes a true understanding of what your skin is and what it's functions are in order to reach that goal.

No doubt that by now you know that eating healthy is good for you and aside from reducing the risk of disease certain foods can improve the way you look too.

Perfect Skin Starts Within

Perfect skin begins from the inside, although in my opinion, the best approach is a combination of internal solutions and external skincare that brings about flawless skin. What you eat reflects on the outside via your skin as it is the first organ to show signs of neglect.

When I first approach a skincare concern that one of my clients have, I always ask about their eating habits. It is true that I always get the best results from clients that have a healthy lifestyle, a diet that consist of plenty of protein and lots of green vegetables. This creates a healthier body with the building blocks necessary to transform your skin.

There are plenty of ways to treat your skin topically, for example, microcurrent facials are an excellent way to build collagen and elastin, LED light therapy penetrates the skin and activates cellular function to reduces internal inflammation and by Dr. Perricone's account this is the number one reason a person ages.

Also, oxygen facials, although disputed by experts, if properly performed with supercharged-serums will properly hydrate and feed your skin.

All of these methods will give you clear, younger and brighter skin. The only real variation from person to person is how many treatments one would need to achieve the perfect result. This depends greatly on the diet and lifestyle of each individual.

Topical skincare routines have advance greatly and since the organic skin care product's revolution, skin care has become a lot healthier than our grandparents skincare lines were.

Using the internal and external methods of skin care we can maximize the skin's ability to produce a faster and healthy cell turnover, giving you an advantage over time and keeping your skin youthful and glowing.

Dietary supplements can also offer an easy and excellent way to help you achieve the goal of perfect skin as we sometimes lack certain vitamins or minerals in our diets that are required for perfect health.

Your diet accounts for 80 percent of what your dermis needs and using dietary supplements will include key nutrients that your body needs, again, providing the building blocks for youthful looking skin.

While a nutritious diet and plenty of water play a key role in what your skin looks and feels like, we cannot forget the top part of our skin, which accounts for 20 percent of our skincare routine.

Although one seems to outweigh the other, I believe that both are equally important as the external part of your skin gets 100 percent bombarded by the physical elements everyday.

One should not neglect one or the other and if both aspects of skincare are done regularly you can have the skin you always wanted, now and in the future.

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Several Ideas to Show Your Inner Beauty

2012-01-06T02:00:00.000-08:00

Inner beauty is seen as the most important thing that most women should have because it can show who they are. In this case, the physical appearance is also important but it must be supported with inner beauty. If you are able to show your personality, more people will love you because you are really valuable for them. Also, you can be a unique person with great taste. If you would like to know more about some good things to show your inner beauty, please check this article out that gives better explanation for you.

Think clean

Besides physical appearance, you also need to clean your mind so you are able to think clean for anything in your life. Bad opinions toward other people can make you look worse because you just need to think about gossiping. Thus, just enjoy your life with people around you. Also, you need to keep the relationship with your friends and family so you can make your life happier since you are surrounded by people who love you.

Be positive

You are advised to be positive on the way you think about yourself and others. If you are able to show your positive feeling, you will look more beautiful because you can show your good side. Also, you are not allowed to think that you are better than others because each people have their own ability and uniqueness. If you can show your positively thoughts, you will be able to show your positive aura to people around you.

Be kind and generous

If you show your kindness, most people will love you so you can make your life happier. Being generous person is a hard thing to do but you can do it in your life since the generosity could show your beauty side. And then, keeping your spirit is also seen as the right way to be beautiful for people around you so you can give more for others. In this case, you can transfer this good feeling for people around you and you can help them in facing their days with better thoughts.

After getting the right information ideas for your needs, it is important for you to learn on how to be like that. Doing those things will spend more time but the results provided are great for you. In this case, you can make your life better with doing some simple things that will be great for you.

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Inner Beauty Strategy - Confidence and Positive Thinking

2012-01-06T01:59:00.000-08:00

First of all, why is inner beauty important?

We have all met people in our lives - women (and men for that matter) - who are physically beautiful to look at on the outside. But when you get to know their personality and who they are on the inside, and it's not very pleasant, didn't it make you look at that person in a less desirable light?

In fact, that person's outer beauty may have even diminished because you caught a glimpse of what was on the inside.

Or how about the reverse scenario? How many times have you met someone who may not have been a drop-dead gorgeous knockout, but once you got to know them and how beautiful they were on the inside, their outside physical appearance actually seemed to change - they were even more attractive to you than you remembered them being upon first meeting them?

When*it comes right down to it, no matter how beautiful a person is on the outside, if it were all tragically stripped away somehow and they did not have their inner beauty taken care of, what would they be left with?

You see, the inner beauty is what makes the outer beauty even more stunning. And in the complete package, this complete beauty turns heads and becomes unforgettable to those they meet.

It would be advisable to focus most of your efforts on inner beauty strategies first. If you have your inner beauty developed, you will always be completely beautiful!

Let's take a look at the first strategy of inner beauty: confidence and positive thinking.

Why is confidence and positive thinking so important when it comes to being a complete beauty?

Self-confidence is arguably one of the most important things you can have. Self-confidence reflects your assessment of your own self-worth. It will play a large part in determining your happiness throughout life.

Self-confidence allows you to take risks, as you have enough confidence in your own abilities to be sure that if things do go wrong, you can put things right.

The way in which you are self-confident is important: if you are under-confident, then you will not take risks that need to be taken. If you are over-confident, then you can end up not trying hard enough and losing.

Confidence should be based on observed reality. It should be based on the achievement of performance goals: you should be confident that you will perform up to your current abilities.

Good self-confidence comes from a realistic expectation of success based on well practiced skills, respect for your own competence, and adequate preparation.

The success attained should be measured in terms of achievement of personal performance goals, not achievement goals such as winning.

Where you are under-confident, you will commonly suffer from fear of failure (which will prevent you from taking risks effectively), self-doubt, lack of concentration, and negative thinking.

Often you may find yourself blaming yourself for faults that lie elsewhere. Here you should use suggestion, visualization, and effective goal-setting to improve your self-confidence and self-image.

Over-confidence is dangerous - it can lead you into situations which you do not have the ability to get out of. It can set you up for serious failure that can devastate the self-confidence you should have.

Over-confidence is confidence that is not based on ability: it may be a result of misleading or pushy parents or others trying to help you without understanding your abilities, may be caused by vanity or ego, or may be caused by positive thinking or imagery which is not backed up by ability.

Goal setting is probably the most effective way of building self-confidence. By setting measurable goals, achieving them, setting new goals, achieving them, and so on you prove your ability to yourself.

You are able to prove to yourself that you are able to perform and achieve effectively. You can see and recognize and enjoy your achievement, and feel real self-worth in that achievement.

Importantly, by knowing what you are able to achieve, you are not setting yourself up for surprise failure - you almost always have a reasonably accurate assessment of what your abilities really are, which is unclouded by ego or vanity.

Imagery is also useful in building self-confidence, but only if properly applied.

Imagery should be used to imagine achievement of a goal that is being worked towards in order to help you to believe that that goal is attainable.

Imagery can help you "draw a picture" in your mind's eye of becoming a more beautiful you!

For complete beauty, start with your inner beauty first.

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Real True Beauty

2012-01-06T01:58:00.001-08:00

Every day young girls and women are bombarded with unrealistic media representations of women. Advertisements, Miss America contests, television shows, and movies are all responsible for the low self esteem that many women are facing today. In media, 'beautiful' women are depicted as being thin, perfect skinned, and big breasted. The reality is, many women are not thin, do not have perfect skin, and are not big breasted. Since they do not fit these 'ideal' images of beauty, many women believe that they are not beautiful and do not appeal to men. This article will dispose of these media beliefs about beauty by discussing what beauty really is, how ideas of beauty differ around the world, and what men really think about beauty.

As many people know, there are two types of beauty; outer beauty and inner beauty. Outer beauty, or physical attractiveness, is the type of beauty that is focused on most by the media. Unfortunately, media takes most physical attributes to the extreme. 'Beautiful' women in the media have perfect skin, perfect bodies, and the perfect weight, leaving women in the real world feeling insecure and undesirable. Unfortunately, media cannot be ignored. It is everywhere. It is on television, on the radio, in the movies, in ads, and even in children's toys. This is why it is extremely important that we begin to emphasis the importance of inner beauty to young girls and women. Inner beauty, often ignored in media representations, includes psychological factors such as personality, intelligence, politeness, and personal charisma. Rather than focusing on unobtainable physical characteristics, young women should be focusing on attainable inner beauty.

Easier said than done, right? In today's society, the pressure of a woman to be beautiful is stronger than ever. Unfortunately, most women are not focusing on inner beauty as they should be. So, for those women, here are two suggestions. The first is to ignore media representations. There are very few women in the world who actually fit the profile of a woman in the media. Even the women who have made it to television are often edited and airbrushed to look the way they do. The second point to establish is that ideas of beauty are forever changing. Beauty changes from time to time and from place to place. What is beautiful to one person is not beautiful to another. For example, in Western cultures, extra long necks may not be considered a beautiful trait. However, the Kayan tribe of Thailand believes that elongated necks represent ideal beauty. They are so infatuated with the idea of long necks that the women actually wear brass rings around their neck to help give them an elongated appearance. This shows how different cultures have different ideas of beauty. The same is true for different people within the same cultures. What is beautiful to one American man may not be beautiful to another.

Similarly, most men in Western cultures have a different idea of beauty than women. When you ask a woman what would make her more beautiful, she will often describe physical characteristics such as better skin, better hair, or bigger breasts. Men, on the other hand, often won't mention physical characteristics when asked what beauty is. Research has shown that men believe happiness and healthiness make a woman beautiful, not physical characteristics.

Regardless of time and place, standards of beauty are always there. Unfortunately, media representations are giving young women unattainable beauty ideals which are damaging the self esteem of young girls and women. Instead of trying to live up to these unrealistic ideals, understand that beauty is not static. Everyone has a different idea of beauty. If one person doesn't find you beautiful, another will. Also, focus on your inner beauty. If you allow your inner beauty to shine you will be happier and healthier, allowing you to achieve your ultimate goal of attracting the perfect man!

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Inner Beauty is True Beauty

2012-01-06T01:58:00.000-08:00

I was watching Jessica Simpson on the Oprah Winfrey show recently. Jessica Simpson's career started as a squeaky clean character, but wealth and celebrity boosted her into the lime light and the scrutiny of everyone. The snappers are every where she is going, and there relentless pursuits have taken away her freedoms and her capabilities to live a regular life.

With all this has come the remarks of her weight, and her personal life. Jessica Simpson is a very attractive lady. She told Oprah that her current dress size is four. 4! She said that the largest she's ever been is a size 6. I am sorry folks, but that's not fat!

One of the most sexiest girls the world has ever known was Marilyn Monroe. She was an actress and a woman that was the dreams of thousands of men. Talk about beauty, Marilyn Monroe had it all. Let me tell you what her dress size was. Are you prepared for this? Twelve. Yes, I said 12! If Jessica Simpson is considered fat at a size six, what would Marilyn Monroe be considered today? She would most likely be regarded as fat.

The attacks on Jessica Simpson as fat and the stereotype of how all ladies should look today, has just destroyed and killed the self image and the self worth of a massive majority of women in the world today.

My daughter has suffered with bulimia since she was in high-school. She's been hospitalized 2 times for this. She is now 26 years old and still hasn't gotten into her head how gorgeous she is. She is what I consider, a tiny person. She's got the qualities of what real beauty is all about. The inner beauty of the soul. Ironic, her name is also Jessica.

My wife was going through some photographs yesterday, and found some of her when we were much younger. She was in a swimming suit, and she was looking hot. Reminding me of one of the reasons why I was so attracted to her. I brought something to her remembrance that she had forgotten. I claimed, "can you remember honey how you thought you looked so fat back than?" She just silently shook her head in agreement. She has always been worried about her outward appearance and looks back than and still is today.

The planet's view on beauty has changed a lot since the days of Marilyn Monroe. It's become a big industry. The beauty supplies and dieting industry has become a virtually a 100 billion dollar per year industry. Pushing their unrealistic images of how a ladies is supposed to look on all girls. I do not care what you are saying or how old you are, this industry is dangerous to the health and well being of all girls today. I don't know why more woman's organizations aren't talking out against this industry.

Women are made very differently than men. Forgive me, but we're not born equal. That has been the biggest presupposition I have ever heard. Men are generally bigger, stronger, and we definitely do not think alike. Women are sometimes more emotional than men are. Why has the repeated pounding of these tabloids against Jessica Simpson been such a dire and emotional experience for her? They are just words. They're not depicting the true beauty that is in Jessica Simpson, but she doesn't believe that. Like so many girls today, they've been fooled into believing all those lies. They haven't taken the time to look deep within themselves and see the real person that's in there.

If you were having a look at marriage photographs that you attended or were in, I can almost guarantee that the man wnuld look for himself. He would like to find out how cool or uncool he looks, but the lady is taking a look at all the other women. She is doing some comparisons. She wants to find out how all of the others are looking and how she stacks up to them.

All of these lies feed into the already very unstable and extraordinarily doubtful self image of all girls. The beauty and fitness industry just capitalizes on this weakness and manipulates it right into their bank balances.

Ladies, you are wonderfully and beautifully created by God. He gave you all of the attributes that pulls men to you, but much more is the inner beauty of the soul that no person can ever attain too. The facility to birth new life and to love and nurture that life into a full and mature human being. That is what makes you far different from men. Do not buy into the lies of the media and the industry that claims you have to be a size four to look good. Look into the inner part of you. That is who you really are. That's what makes you, you. Because true beauty is inner beauty of the heart. You have that. Find it and accentuate who you really are.

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Geographic Tongue in Women

2011-12-02T02:30:00.000-08:00

Geographic tongue is a condition that is marked by irregular red patches on the surface of the organ and may sometimes vary in shade or appearance. It is a benign disorder that affects people all over the world. However, studies of this oral anomaly have shown that women are impacted by it to a much greater degree than men. In fact, over half the cases that are diagnosed in America each year occur in women. While this might be a clue to discovering the real underlying causes behind it, the question of why women are more prone to it remains. Many physicians believe that a woman's hormones play a huge part in the development of geographic tongue, and the recurrence of symptoms are in direct relation to hormonal surges that a woman experiences at different times of her life. Women who have already been diagnosed with this complaint are very likely to have a return of symptoms during a pregnancy or during the bodily changes that occur later in life when they are no longer able to have children.

Doctors have linked female hormones to geographic tongue because of the instances of it in both pregnant and menopausal women. The onset of puberty does not seem to be a factor, however, and most female children who have been diagnosed with it are infants or toddlers. That is what makes this condition so puzzling; if hormones are to blame for it, why does it not present with every hormonal condition? While more cases have been reported in pregnancy, where bodily changes are significant, there seems to be little link between geographic tongue and the menstrual cycle. It is not completely absent during this time, but fewer cases have been reported.

This may suggest that certain pregnancy hormones may trigger it, a case made even stronger when the condition often vanishes postpartum. If pregnancy hormones are a large contributor to geographic tongue, they are certainly not the only cause, however. Women who are entering the end of their child-bearing years have also reported moderate to severe cases as well, both new and returning. While the hormones triggered by both pregnancy and the change of life in women are different, the link between the two is the body's ability to reproduce. Women who believe they might have it or who are experiencing a spike in symptoms should consult their physician for a diagnosis and advice on how to manage them.

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Natural Ways to Enhance Beauty

2011-12-02T02:28:00.000-08:00

It is said that Beauty lies in the eye of beholder. To stay beautiful from inside and outside depends on us. Inner beauty means inner confidence and total control over yourself, while to stay beautiful from outside means you have a confident persona and you know how to keep pace with the latest requirements of being Beautiful.

Today's world has become very artificial. People can change faces, grow new hair, transplant different parts of body and can even alter their masses through surgery. There are many cosmetics and other beauty products available these days, which enhance beauty artificially or naturally. Politicians around the world, people associated with fashion industry, media or film industry use the luxury of cosmetics or beauty products to stay younger and beautiful. This is a human habit that is not limited to the women only but men also use beauty products to enhance their looks. Artificial beauty products are easily available in the markets but contain many side effects. Natural ways to enhance beauty is adopted by people all over the world.

It is said "an apple a day, keeps the doctor away". So use of vegetables and fruits in our daily life keeps us healthy and fresh. With the wide variety of beauty products available on the market today, it's easy to get lost in the sea of slogans. Natural ways of enhancing beauty is becoming popular, old Asian and African ways to enhance beauty are usually studied by technicians around the world. For a perfect understanding of beauty, one should know how to cherish and enjoy happy moments of the life, because being happy means being healthy and beautiful. To attain natural beauty, we need natural extracts of fruits and vegetables. These extracts and juices provide nutrition and inner health that keeps body healthy. Extracts of different kind are used for facial massage or treatment for the damage hair. This whole idea supports the saying that Old is Gold. Indeed modern science finds its heart that by adopting the natural ways of enhancing beauty one can enjoys happy and prosperous life.
The best way to enhance your beauty naturally is to live at some healthy atmosphere, where fresh air is in access and you have a mental peace around.

To enhance your appearance you should always look for the natural resources available to you. There may be several natural ways to improve your natural appearance. This is very important for a person living in today's world. Morning walk and exercises with nourishing activities also play a key role in enhancing natural beauty. Researchers say that taking 2 hour exercises work out in a gym increases your life. It would keep you away from diseases like blood pressure, heart attacks etc.

Traits to Look For to Find Beautiful Women

2011-12-02T02:26:00.000-08:00

What traits should you look for to find beautiful women? I know that your first reaction to this would be, 'Beautiful women are everywhere. I do not have to find them!'

The cliché 'beauty is in the eyes of the beholder' holds true in many ways and in finding beautiful women one of the most important factor is knowing what you perceive is beautiful. Here are three traits to look for that will help you find beautiful women whatever your perception of beauty is:

1.      Physical Beauty. Beauty on the outside is mostly what men look for in women and this is the type of beauty that is easiest to find. The shape of the face, kissable lips, sparkling eyes and a whistle-bait and svelte figure are only some of the physical features that men look for in women. If any of these features are present in a woman you are looking at then she can be described as physically beautiful but these are all superficial.

2.      Intellectual Beauty. You will need to sit down and talk with a woman before you can really evaluate and assess the level of her intelligence. Some women may not be highly intellectual but are very witty. They can laugh at their mistakes, are very clever and are not afraid to speak up. If a woman can talk about anything under the sun, then that would be a bonus. A professional degree may not be really important to determine a woman's intellectual beauty. It can be seen in the way she talks and in how she exudes confidence even if she may not be a physical beauty.

3.      Inner Beauty. The hardest to find is a woman with inner beauty because this trait does not usually show on the outside.   You will have to be intimate with this kind of woman to be able to see her inner beauty. She may not be physically beautiful nor is she intellectually beautiful but her inner beauty radiates in the way she treats everybody around her. Her most outstanding characteristics are her being unselfish and compassionate. You might be more attracted to physical beauty or intellectual beauty but a woman with inner beauty will surely stand out from the rest.

Finding all these traits in a woman might be tough and some might be rare but still your personal perception of beauty will have a bearing on how you would consider a woman beautiful.

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Inner Beauty Of Carpet

2011-12-02T02:24:00.000-08:00

Since there are umpteen varieties for one to select as his or her dream carpet, Brooklyn experts of the trade have some simple tips to get on the ball. Obviously the color scheme of the room offers a significant influence in the selection process. Clashes of shades repel inhabitants thus reducing the room's traffic flow to null. No one needs a white elephant period.

Material construction is another area for thought. This implies work processes involved in weaving, knotting and whatever else needed to produce a decent covering. In carpet talk, it basically encompasses the various look and feel viewed from a cross section. Although it may seem unnecessary to go down to such basics, understanding them helps one make appropriate decisions for interior decoration to last a lifetime without breaking the piggy bank. Depending on whether deliverables are driven by a casual or formal look, high traffic or less trodden area, plain or patterned, presence of heavy items such as furniture or roller chairs, moisture and a whole host of factors, one is bound to find a suitable one. Whatever carpet Brooklyn purveyors have, they are bound to cater to the most fastidious of tastes.

To add further complexity to the crash course on carpet, light cast into the room plays a part in complimenting the look of a room, or otherwise. Since this is normally a challenge to ascertain until the said covering is in place, perhaps a friendly request from the local carpet store may score one a sample of sufficient size. By viewing the sample in the room at different times of the day, it may help one gauge the end result in a larger sense.

Other than aesthetics, a good carpet serves as an effective noise absorption mechanism. Footsteps and voices dissipate in a well padded room. It is therefore no surprise that music and family rooms sport this form of interior decoration to provide peace and quiet to the rest of the house.

Beauty Tips For Women Of All Ages

2011-11-19T02:39:00.001-08:00

Maintaining or improving one's beauty is essential for any woman nowadays. Many, unfortunately, resolve to go under the knife to surgically improve certain features of their body they feel are inhibiting their self-esteem due to the fact that they feel unworthy of their partners or maybe just jealous of other women around them taunting their voluptuous lips and bosoms in their presence. Of course, the attention drawn to them does not help the case of the poor women contemplating cosmetic surgery.

Whilst it is true that a minority of women do drastically improve their physiques or assets and also reduce a few years from their aging skin, which by this time has lost much of its original elasticity and lies sagging and withering at the mercy of the harsh environment, it is also true that natural and organic remedies have helped countless women beat the elements and retain or increase their beauty along the years.

Of all the body parts visible to the outside world, the head, particularly the face is extremely vulnerable to the elements and also the easiest to show signs of deterioration. Signs such as wrinkles or sagging cheeks are part of the aging process and if not dealt with immediately could wreak havoc to the bearer. Most attention is paid towards the face and make up, eye shadow, blushers and other similar concealers are used on a constant basis. Unbeknownst to most women, though these chemicals sometimes produce more harm than good and leave indelible marks that cannot easily be reversed. Some women have to realise that natural beauty should not be complemented by artificial means and that they sometimes actually even look better without them.

To maintain elasticity of skin tissue, water is the most vital resource and women should drink up to 8 glasses of water every day. Most natural juices (without added water or not concentrated)could also contribute to hydration, especially such juices such as carrot or tomato juice. A mixture of fruit and vegetable juices is probably the best concoction. Remember, the more colourful the potion the better it is for your skin!

The use of UV protection is not only valid for sun protection. It is also helpful to apply a layer under the make up especially when living in hot or humid conditions. Up to 80% of skin damage comes from the sun.

Try to choose a colour or complexion for such things as eye shadow and lipstick that compliments your skin colour and tone. Try and bring out the best in your features and make the most of them.

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The Inner Beauty of a Woman

2011-11-19T02:39:00.000-08:00

There is no doubt that women and beauty are timeless. Everywhere you look you see women displaying their beauty in hairstyles, make-up, cosmetic surgery, fashion and accessories. Women and beauty go together like ice cream and cake. Don't get me wrong, I love to be pampered and beautiful; adorned with what makes me feel and look beautiful. While most of the emphasis for women and beauty is shown outwardly, how much emphasis is being placed on the inward beauty of women?

The inner beauty of a woman is a very unique quality. It's quite surprising to find that many women that possess outer beauty do not necessarily possess inner beauty as well. Have you ever encountered the woman that strikes you as beautiful until she begins to show who she really is. Her conversation is full of attitude; instead of confidence she's cocky, in place of grace she's tacky. The surface beauty does not compare to the inner ugly. On the contrast, take the woman that's not really attractive but her personality causes her to shine like the sun at high noon. She has a quiet confidence that exudes explanation. Her inner beauty surpasses by far the fact that she may not be on the cover of anybody's magazine or looked upon as a beauty queen; she knows who she is.

It would be nice to see more emphasis placed on the inner beauty of a woman. While many women are striving to get that perfect figure, nose, eyes, puffy lips, breast enhanced and enlarged, buttock lift, tummy tuck and whatever else that can be altered, the personality of the woman is not being enhanced at all. A woman's inner beauty needs to always be evident on the outside. Integrity, honest, morals and values are traits that make up her character. No matter what the situation or circumstances, a woman that possesses inner beauty will conduct herself in matter that makes others take notice. Life brings about many opportunities to fashion a woman's character for real inner beauty.

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Beauty Tips for Pregnant Women

2011-11-19T02:38:00.000-08:00

Pregnancy has always been a beautiful miracle. But now it's considered sexy, too. When Vanity Fair put Demi Moore's apparently nude, very pregnant body on the cover of their magazine in 1991, it made a lasting statement that said a woman could be both pregnant and gorgeous.

If you're not ready to show off quite that much, don't worry. Here are ten beauty tips that will help make you look and feel good while you're pregnant.

1. Show off your legs. In summer, shorts and sundresses never looked better. In winter, a mini skirt with tights and flat shoes are fashionable.

2. For a special evening out, a pair of stretch-waist black velvet pants and a swingy top looks romantic, even elegant. This is the time you can wear a nice v-neck and show off your new, voluptuous cleavage.

3. Raid your man's closet for a shirt. Roll up the sleeves and add a piece of jewelry for a feminine touch. Or not. Menswear is long and lose, perfect for pregnancy.

4. Treat yourself to a new bra. Being pregnant means your old size won't work anymore, because you can gain up to five pounds in your breasts. For most women, a bra with wide set straps that are not too thin helps give much-needed support. Not only is this important to prevent sagging, but wearing the correct size bra will make your clothes look better, too.

5. Add some highlights to your hair. All-over hair color, like dying or bleaching, is not recommended while you're pregnant, because your scalp absorbs some of the chemicals. (It can be identified in urine.) But adding highlights is safe, because the hair color is applied one-half to one inch from your scalp, so chemicals cannot get into your blood stream.

6. Keep your skin supple with pure cocoa butter. Using a natural moisturizer on your stomach and breasts is safe, and it will help prevent, or at least minimize, stretch marks. Equally important is maintaining a slow, gradual weight gain so your skin doesn't stretch too rapidly.

7. Forget those old fashioned tent tops that make you look even bigger than you are. It's now fashionable to flaunt your baby tummy, and stretchy tops and empire waists are flattering. Being pregnant is sexy!

8. Get a pair of pretty ballerina flats. In France, and around Hollywood, they're all the rage with pregnant and not-pregnant women alike. Invest in a good pair that provides arch support and is made of a breathable material like leather or canvas. A pair of shoes that has a low, wide heel (one to one-and-a-half inches) is also a good choice. Remember, you may need a larger or wider shoe size while you're pregnant, so try them on before you buy.

9. Wearing a monochrome outfit (all one color) or clothing with vertical lines creates an illusion of length and is flattering for all body types.

10. Buy a chic new handbag. It will make you look fashionable, and you don't have to worry about outgrowing it later!

And finally, everybody looks better when they're rested and healthy. Get enough sleep, exercise, and "eat clean." This is no time for unhealthy junk foods that make you feel sluggish and do your baby no good either. And remember, there are beauty advantages to being pregnant, too.

The "beauty glow" of pregnancy has science to back it up. The increased blood volume and circulation during pregnancy enhances your skin and makes it beautifully luminescent. And thanks to hormonal changes, brittle nails become stronger, and hair becomes shinier. One last thing: never underestimate the radiance that comes from being happy. Many expectant moms say they've never felt more beautiful or more alive than when they are pregnant!

Ten Beauty Tips for Pregnant Women Jennifer Polimino, C.P.T.

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Seduce Beautiful Women

2011-11-19T02:36:00.000-08:00

Beautiful women are intimidating. From the outside, they seem perfect and perfectly unattainable. For some reason, a man who is usually smooth with the ladies freezes up when a beautiful woman comes his way.

Men have a false belief that beautiful women are harder to attract and seduce than other women. It's just not true. Here's some proof for you: many, many beautiful women say they have the hardest time meeting men. They say nobody ever comes up to them or asks them out. This is true.

Seduce Beautiful Women tips and secrets. Here's another bit of evidence that you have the ability to attract and seduce beautiful women: look around and notice how many beautiful women are with just average looking guys. Notice how rare it is to see a couple where both the man and the woman are considered exceptionally attractive. It is rare.

Here's the secret you need to know to seduce beautiful women: beautiful women most often are attracted and date men who are not as physically attractive as them. There could be many reasons for this, including the fact that the women don't want the additional worry of having a boyfriend who is too good-looking so that every other woman is after him.

But here's another reason: while men are biologically programmed to pick women for their physical attributes, women are biologically programmed to choose men for their care-taking abilities.

In other words, women want a man who can provide for them and so they seek out alpha male attributes over physical beauty.

Instead of me telling you what you only what you should do, I'm going to give you some pointers on what you should not do, as well.

If you want to seduce beautiful women, do not:

Tell them how physically beautiful they are. Boring. Yawn. Ho-hum. Of course, they've heard this probably their whole life. It just makes you one of the masses. Instead, point out something about their inside beauty. Just make sure it's genuine. It could be her great style or fabulous sense of humor or even her kindness to animals.

Act like she is out of your league. Don't put her on a pedestal. Instead, treat her exactly the same as you would any other girl you date. Believe me, she will be able to tell if you are handling her with kid gloves or start struck by her looks. Get over it and get over it quick. Strut around with the confidence that you are deserving and able to seduce beautiful women.

Go after her physically as quickly as you might with another woman. I know this sort of counteracts the point above where I say treat her like any other woman you date. Do that, except in this one area. Don't kiss her goodnight that first date. Make her wait and wonder. It might be the first time in her life a guy hasn't tried to jump her the first time they went out. It will make you stand apart from the crowd and enhance your ability to seduce beautiful women.

If you keep some of this advice in mind, you should have no problem attracting and seducing any woman you want. Just remember that you deserve a beautiful woman in your life.

Carlos Xuma

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Jewelry*Boxes for Women: Beautiful Choices in Enamel

2011-11-19T02:34:00.000-08:00

Among the many kinds of jewelry boxes for women, enamel ones are by far the prettiest around. Enamel is basically a material that is made by fusing powdered glass into a substrate by firing it at really high temperatures. The resultant molten powder flows to form a vitreous coating over metal which is smooth and beautiful.

The origin of the word enamel is a bit vague and can be traced back to two languages. It could have been from Old High German word 'smelzan' which means to smelt. It could also have been from the Old French word 'esmail'.

The process that actually evolved to enameling as we know it today has come down from civilizations like the Egyptians, wherein colored cut glass were decoratively filled into gold cells known as cloisonné. It was perhaps the Greeks and the Celts who took it a step further to make it molten glass. A number of civilizations utilized this art form, like the Chinese, Indians and Romans.

In fact, some of the best examples of enamel can be attributed to the Byzantinians of the 10th century. It was in the 18th century that artisans of small town Battersea and Staffordshire based in England thought of using enamel to craft beautiful boxes. These were soon highly sought among nobility for various purposes.

Enamel boxes became a popular gifting item among aristocrats and the royals. In fact, they were used to hold small items of jewelry, snuff, and even some make up for women. To this day, they are popular as gifts among the royal class.

Peter Carl Faberg of Russia can be credited with taking this art form to its greatest heights with the creation of the famed Fabergé eggs. Though the making of enamel boxes can be complex depending on the detailing, this is a basic idea of how they are done.

Every box starts with a pure metal, copper being common and gold being the most expensive. They are stamped into the desired shape.

Enamel is then sprayed onto the box and it is fired to make the surface smooth. Once done, the surface of the box becomes really hard and unbreakable. Such kind of boxes can last for hundreds of years.

Each image that has to be included will first be drawn or photographed and then will be created into a template. This helps the hand painting of the design onto the surface. Once done, the design is then fired again to fuse it together with the enameled surface.

There are several different techniques to enameling. Each of them results in some really beautiful designs. Some of the techniques are Cloisonné, Champlevé, Grisaille, Limoges enamel, specific to Limoges in France and Plique-à-jour among other forms. Each of these techniques is still referred to by their French names and has distinctive looks in them.

So why wait to go to a museum to see these pieces? Get out there and get a box for yourself or a loved one.

This article on enamel jewelry boxes for women was written by Ruth D'Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop.

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Beauty Tips For Active Women

2011-11-19T02:33:00.001-08:00

All women would like to appear beautiful and healthy at the same time. However, for active women finding the spare time to keep up their appearance and health can be a challenge. Especially for those who wish to balance their career and family life at the same time. Those 24 hours they have each day never seem enough to juggle between work and home. However, things do not have to stay that way. Staying fit and beautiful simultaneously is absolutely doable for active women everywhere.

To help you get started try the follow tips:

- A good haircut is worth its price a hundred times over. An easy, low maintenance haircut can make life so much easier for active women. Ladies, say 'no' to the permanent ponytail! An occasional ponytail done right is acceptable, but the permanent ponytail is a fashion disaster. Getting a good cut that you can manage with ease and still look fashionable is important.

- Not wearing makeup today? Put on a little lipstick or lip-gloss. Lip color gives your face a finished look even on the most makeup free days.

- If you are an active woman you probably don't have the time to shop for all the latest fashions trends. Busy women should stick to classic clothing choices. You can still look trendy, but a lot more pulled together. The woman on the go should also invest in a good pair of active wear shoes with the proper support.

- Short exercises, 5 to 10 minutes a day, can help a lot. If your office is not on the 100th floor take the stairs instead of the elevators. When you're at work spend about 5 minutes for a light stretching exercise. You don't have to be ashamed if others are watching you stretch. A lot of people unconsciously do stretching exercises when they're stuck on something difficult on the job.

Take a look around your office if you don't believe me.

- Make your lunch instead of eating out. Eating at restaurants is certainlx easier than making your own food, but you need to think years ahead. Most restaurants do not care about balanced diet buy you should. By preparing your own lunch you can make healthier meal and save money at the same time.

- Facial massage. There are many online resources that demonstrate you how to give oneself a nice facial massage. Massaging your face is really good to prevent wrinkles and it is easy to do. Therefore, when you're stuck in a traffic jam, instead of spending time cursing, you can use it to massage your face. Facial massage also has additional advantage; it is a method for de-stressing.

- Stay hydrated. If your body lacks even 10% of water you will find it harder to concentrate, your skin will feel dry and you will feel sleepy. Drinking water is probably the easiest and the best beauty tip for active women. It is so easy to gulp down water but the effect is wondrous. Make it a habit to drink at least eight portions of water every day. Do not overdo it because you will gain no extra advantage from it.

Beauty is definitely a combination of looking good and feeling great. If you follow these beauty tips, which include makeup tips and exercise tips you should feel and look better while maintaining your active woman lifestyle.

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Beauty Tips for Women

2011-11-19T02:33:00.000-08:00

We all want to look as youthful as possible and this is why most of us go to the extreme to make sure this happens. There are many beauty tips you can adhere to so as to maintain your youthful appearance especially if you are a woman. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding sodas is the first thing you need to do if you want to look beautiful always. This is because water has been found to burn extra calories especially iced water. Beauty tips also include the food eat as you will need to take fresh fruits and vegetables before each meal as this ensures you eat adequately without packing on your pounds.

Another one of the beauty tips you should follow is changing your lip color by going for a lighter shade and this will give you an instantly younger as well as a youthful mouth. You can go a step further and add a dab of gloss on the middle of your upper and lower lips especially if you have thin lips as it gives you fuller lips. Another one of the beauty tips you should follow is using self tanning lotion on your legs. This helps in masking cellulite, spider veins and gives your legs a slimming appearance.

You can follow this up with a highly absorbing lotion containing Aloe as this helps even out the lines that the tanning lotion might have left out. Another one of the beauty tips is the usage of a cream highlighter on the eyes corners as this helps in hiding crows shadows and feet that are in most cases forgotten. This will give you a wide and bright eyes appearance that will not look tired. This will give you a slimmer face appearance.

Another thing you should follow in the beauty tips is using oil blotting sheets especially if your face becomes oily often as it soaks up excess oil. You can also apply mascara as a way of maintaining your youthful appearance. If you apply the black one go over with a blue one which will give you a sparkling white eye illusion. If you are one of the people who have tired looking eyes you need to use a peach colored pencil for lining the eye's inner rims.

You should also use firming body creams as well as moisturizers which should include mushroom, ginseng, seaweed and caffeine as this keeps your skin well toned. This is best done in the morning, before bed or after showering. Another one of the beauty tips is ensuring that all your eye moisturizers and creams are kept in the fridge to make them more beneficial. Practicing good posture will also go along way in giving you a youthful appearance. You can also do some experiments with your hair style or color as well as your clothing.

The Perfect Women's Beauty Sets

2011-11-19T02:32:00.000-08:00

Most ladies, no matter how old they may be, love to be pampered. Gifts and sets for women's skin and outward appearance tend to be welcomed as presents, no matter what the occasion. Whether it's a birthday, bridal shower, or holiday, most of the female gender truly appreciates being given a gift that will help add to and protect the beauty they already posses.

Many ladies spend hours a day primping and preparing themselves for the day ahead of them. For these gals, hair products, bath and body lotions, and make-up might be the way to go. Most women like to feel pretty, and these are the kinds of products that can help them hold on to that feeling longer. If the woman you're shopping for has a favorite brand, it is possible to find gift sets that contain several products for her.

Whether she loves the scent of perfumes or prefers the texture and aroma of lotions, you can find a gift for her online. If the woman in your life happens to be a little miss, you can easily find sets that will appeal to her. From sweet smelling Disney merchandise to elegantly designed products for the more refined lady, whatever gift you choose will surely be appreciated.

There was once a time when shopping for presents meant getting dressed, getting in the car, trying to find a parking spot, and wading through crowds, only to end up stuck in a line. Today, you no longer have to go through all of this. If the presents you wish to give have anything to do with being beautiful, you can find them all online.

There's a lot of pressure put on women these days. Many have kids to raise, families to tend to, and careers to follow. Sometimes daily life, whatever that encompasses, can leave them feeling disheveled inside and out. It's nice for them to be able to take some time (even if it's just a few seconds to squirt on some perfume) and devote it to just to herself.

No matter what kind of set you decide to give to her, it truly is the thought that counts. A set of bath salts or some relaxing candles can work wonders on a woman who is constantly on the go. Finding beauty gifts & sets for women's presents means giving a gift that will not only help her look better, but also feel better. This might just be the best possible way to touch her heart.

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UTI Symptoms in Women

2011-11-19T02:31:00.000-08:00

The UTI symptoms in women are no different than they are in men or children. UTI represents urinary tract infection and if you have never had one, they are no fun. This type of infection can occur when you least expect it but thankfully can be resolved by a number of methods.

Definition

Other than "ow!" the definition of an UTI is when your immune system is low and your bladder and kidneys contract a germ which causes an infection. Although the urinary tract does consist of both the bladder and the kidneys, it's the bladder that takes the first hit. If the condition is not addressed, the infection will then spread to the kidneys. If treatment is received within a reasonable timeframe no harm will be done; however, if left untreated permanent damage can occur.

Causes

Let's get it out right now; women have more UTI issues than men. This is a given although there isn't a real answer as to why. One theory is that the woman's urethra (carries urine from the bladder and out of the body) is shorter in the female and therefore germs have less to travel than in a male's urethra. The worst part is that some women get UTI's quite often which can be very frustrating. There are a number of causes to have an UTI and some causes of UTI symptoms in women are:

    * diabetes
    * enlarged prostate gland
    * kidney stones
    * not drinking sufficient amount of fluids
    * pregnant
    * having sex

Symptoms

With many medical ailments today, the symptoms are very common to many different conditions so it is wise to step back and make a list of your symptoms and consider the possibilities. If there are any concerns, you should consult with your doctor. Some UTI symptoms in women are:

    * pain or a burning sensations when urinating
    * need to urinate often but little or no urine is released
    * urine looks cloudy and has a bad odor
    * pain on only one side of lower back under the ribs
    * fever/chills
    * nausea/vomiting

Diagnosis and Treatment

A sample of the urine will be reviewed to determine if bacteria exists and if so, then usually antibiotics are prescribed. It is very important to follow the instructions for taking the medication and finish all of the medicine to ensure that the infection has been completely diminished. In addition, it is very important to drink a lot of fluid especially water. This is to flush the system of the bacteria and to help the medication work through the system and do its job.

Prevention

This is probably the most important part of learning about UTI symptoms in women. It is important to know the symptoms but knowing how to prevent it is even more important. Some very easy steps to take are:

    * drink a lot of water each day
    * don't hold it; urinate as often as possible
    * urinate after sex
    * talk with your doctor about vaginal estrogen (postmenopausal women only)

There may be valid reasons as to why you can't get to the bathroom often (like at work) but there isn't any excuse for being lazy to not take care of yourself. Knowing the UTI symptoms in women hopefully will help you to prevent any future UTI's.

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Women Lead Ecommerce Trends

2011-11-19T02:29:00.000-08:00

It is often thought that when it comes to the Internet, computers, and Ecommerce men are the real drivers. The truth is, women drive these trends. These days businesses selling products online understand these facts and take these factors into account. Ecommerce is now being modeled after the behavioral characteristics of women, including how they shop. Also, the Internet allows women to work from home by starting and managing their own businesses.

Leading the Race are Women

Statistics show that over the last decade women have spent more time online than men. The ratio of men to women using the Internet for shopping used to be pretty equal, but today, women are "out buying" men at a ratio of two to one. Because of this, many e-businesses have re-worked their strategies.

It's increasingly common to now see Ecommerce web pages designed specifically to attract women. Big business is taking notice of products, colors, and styles that are more favorable to women.

The Numbers Reveal the Truth

Websites have more traffic from female shoppers. These shoppers spend more time on this site and also tend to spend more It's estimated that $5 trillion will be spent over the next five years by an estimated 1 billion female shoppers worldwide. Only a foolish web entrepreneur would ignore the fact that women make up more than half the population and spend more than half of all money.

Avoid Stereotypes

Possibly the worst thing an online business can do, however, is to buy into assumptions of what women would purchase online. Simply guessing what a women might like is the wrong approach. For instance, having a "girly" design of a website may turn female customers away. Designing a site with a value-based mindset and providing additional services with women in mind will increase demand.

Women are very savvy about online shopping, so keep this in mind if you are designing your site to cater specifically to women. Easy navigation, security regarding personal information, and favorable return policies are very important.

Don't forget that the female Baby Boomers are hitting the retirement age and have money to spend. Between married couples, women continue to be the primary spenders as couples get older.

For a business to succeed with Ecommerce, it's essential to market products and services with this important segment in mind. Women will continue to lead the online shopping community for a long time, if not forever.

Robert Cote works with the Transaction group. The Transaction Group offers credit card processing for online pharmacies and other solutions such as high risk merchant account services for all types of businesses.

Real True Beauty

2011-10-13T02:46:00.000-07:00

Every day young girls and women are bombarded with unrealistic media representations of women. Advertisements, Miss America contests, television shows, and movies are all responsible for the low self esteem that many women are facing today. In media, 'beautiful' women are depicted as being thin, perfect skinned, and big breasted. The reality is, many women are not thin, do not have perfect skin, and are not big breasted. Since they do not fit these 'ideal' images of beauty, many women believe that they are not beautiful and do not appeal to men. This article will dispose of these media beliefs about beauty by discussing what beauty really is, how ideas of beauty differ around the world, and what men really think about beauty.

As many people know, there are two types of beauty; outer beauty and inner beauty. Outer beauty, or physical attractiveness, is the type of beauty that is focused on most by the media. Unfortunately, media takes most physical attributes to the extreme. 'Beautiful' women in the media have perfect skin, perfect bodies, and the perfect weight, leaving women in the real world feeling insecure and undesirable. Unfortunately, media cannot be ignored. It is everywhere. It is on television, on the radio, in the movies, in ads, and even in children's toys. This is why it is extremely important that we begin to emphasis the importance of inner beauty to young girls and women. Inner beauty, often ignored in media representations, includes psychological factors such as personality, intelligence, politeness, and personal charisma. Rather than focusing on unobtainable physical characteristics, young women should be focusing on attainable inner beauty.

Easier said than done, right? In today's society, the pressure of a woman to be beautiful is stronger than ever. Unfortunately, most women are not focusing on inner beauty as they should be. So, for those women, here are two suggestions. The first is to ignore media representations. There are very few women in the world who actually fit the profile of a woman in the media. Even the women who have made it to television are often edited and airbrushed to look the way they do. The second point to establish is that ideas of beauty are forever changing. Beauty changes from time to time and from place to place. What is beautiful to one person is not beautiful to another. For example, in Western cultures, extra long necks may not be considered a beautiful trait. However, the Kayan tribe of Thailand believes that elongated necks represent ideal beauty. They are so infatuated with the idea of long necks that the women actually wear brass rings around their neck to help give them an elongated appearance. This shows how different cultures have different ideas of beauty. The same is true for different people within the same cultures. What is beautiful to one American man may not be beautiful to another.

Similarly, most men in Western cultures have a different idea of beauty than women. When you ask a woman what would make her more beautiful, she will often describe physical characteristics such as better skin, better hair, or bigger breasts. Men, on the other hand, often won't mention physical characteristics when asked what beauty is. Research has shown that men believe happiness and healthiness make a woman beautiful, not physical characteristics.

Regardless of time and place, standards of beauty are always there. Unfortunately, media representations are ghving young women unattainable beauty ideals which are damaging the self esteem of young girls and women. Instead of trying to live up to these unrealistic ideals, understand that beauty is not static. Everyone has a different idea of beauty. If one person doesn't find you beautiful, another will. Also, focus on your inner beauty. If you allow your inner beauty to shine you will be happier and healthier, allowing you to achieve your ultimate goal of attracting the perfect man!

Women and Beauty Care

2011-10-13T02:42:00.001-07:00

Many women follow a beauty maintenance routine that involves the application of make-up on a daily basis, in addition to regular beauty appointments to care for their hair, nails, and skin. Some women even take their beauty routine to the next level by undergoing medical treatments with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to further improve their appearance. Here are some of the most common beauty treatments for women.

Daily Maintenance

A woman's daily beauty routine often includes regular hygienic activities such as showering and brushing the teeth. In addition, many women blow-dry, curl, or straighten their hair, apply make-up, and wear stylish clothes in order to help them look their best.

Monthly Maintenance

Many women also schedule beauty appointments for professional care of their hair, face, and bodies. This can include monthly hair appointments in which the hair is colored, highlighted, and/or cut. It can also include manicure and pedicure appointments twice a month so toenails and fingernails can be freshly groomed and painted. Some women also schedule facials or body treatments once or twice a month to keep the skin exfoliated and looking its best.

Permanent Treatments

The most high maintenance women may opt to undergo more permanent cosmetic treatments to maintain their appearance. This can include non-surgical treatments such as the application of permanent make-up. Permanent make-up refers to make-up, such as lipstick or eyeliner, that is tattooed on the patient. Other non-invasive treatments include Botox or dermal filler injections to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and laser skin resurfacing to create a smoother complexion.

Some patients choose to undergo plastic surgery procedures for a more dramatic long-term change. The most popular plastic surgery procedures for women include breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, and eyelid surgery. These procedures can significantly improve a woman's appearance and confidence level.

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Big Beautiful Women Dating

2011-10-13T02:42:00.000-07:00

Generally, love conquers everything. This means that when you love a person, you appreciate the inner and the outer beauty of that person. No matter how thin, fat, tall or small he or she is, what you see is the person himself or herself regardless of his or her body size and weight. BBW dating or Big Beautiful Women dating is created exclusively for the big beautiful women and for the people who can love them and accept their imperfections.

Few Years Ago

Years ago, we can really say that the people appreciate more the beauty of big women. We can say so because we can see it in their arts like their paintings and their sculptures. That was their idea of beautiful women. Lucky for those women in their time because they were not discriminated and judged by others. Unlike now, big or fat women are judged, mistreated and most of the time rejected. This is so unfair for them because they were not even given the chance to prove themselves.

The Factor Greatly Affecting Our Perception

Media is really a great factor affecting the perception of people about beautiful women. It is like saying that beauty is only seen in the body size, shape and weight that is more focused on the physical aspect. They forgot to emphasize on the inner beauty which is the most important factor.

Big Beautiful Women of the Modern Time

Nowadays, women having a big size and heavy weight are teased and laughed at. These types of women find it hard to look for a partner because they are afraid to be mistreated and rejected. These women have a big heart not just big appetite but most of us just don't see them. We just need to give them the chance to show it.

Thanks to modern technologies, big women are given the opportunity to search for partners who are willing to see the real beauty inside them. Through online dating, they can look for single individuals who are also searching and interested with them.

Judgments about Big Beautiful Women Lovers

People who are in a relationship with women like them are also judged. Critics would often say that the reason why that guy got involved with a fat woman is because it is his last resort meaning that he does not want to grow old alone. They don't realize that the guy fell in love with that woman because of what she is regardless of her size; he sees something in her that he does not see in other women even if they are sexy, thin or gym-fit.

Why Big Women are Beautiful

Nobody is perfect. Big women are beautiful, that is the fact. The following traits make them even more beautiful:
• Big women work extra hard to make their relationship with their partners work and they exert extra effort to make their love ones happy and contented.
• Big women are more appreciative of the physical imperfections of individuals.
Love applies to all shapes and sizes only if the people are eager to set aside the physical aspect.

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The Power of Beauty

2011-10-13T02:41:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered why women are so concerned about how they look? Why they aim to look like the beautiful women they see on the television and in magazines? That's because beauty is power!

Even way back into ancient times women were concerned about their looks. Think of Cleopatra or Nefertiti who were beautiful women of their times.

The cosmetic industy is well aware of this and that women will go to great lengths to look beautiful. That's why the cosmetic industry is a multi billion dollar industry.

When you think of beauty you think of what you see on the outside. But beauty is more than skin deep. And beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder! What one may find beautiful another may not. Even though there is no such thing as a definition for universal beauty all women know how to use their beauty to their advantage.

Men fall for this manipulation constantly. In fact they seldom know they've been snared into the web with a woman's beauty. Of course the know when exterior beauty is mesmerizing them but it's the internal beauty that they have not idea is working. That pouty mouth, those sparkling eyes, that gentle laugh. The power play of the boardroom and the bedroom share many similarities.

It's a proven fact men are unable to release themselves from the beauty of women. A quick look, a wink, a big inviting smile, a relaxed posture are all indications that a man has succumbed to beauty. Studies have shown even the smartest men go stupid when entranced by the beauty of a woman.

Remember Sophia Loren, Jane Collins, or Jaqueline Bisset. Think about Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Madona, Marilyn Monroe. There beauty had an instant effect on the male population. Not only their exterior beauty but the deeper inner beauty of confidence and mystique that surrounded them.

These women were all show stoppers without even trying. In fact when asked they felt their features were flawed, but men didn't see it that way. And yet each of these women were totally different in looks and personality. But each brought a certain group of men to their feet. Each had the ability to take the smartest man and turn him into a walking talking zombie stuttering, and staring.

Remember a beautiful woman is more than the exterior shell. Beauty is the whole woman. Personality, charm charisma, seductive sexuality, a smile, or a stance. There are many elements to a womens beauty than capture a mans attention and lock him into a world of bliss.

There is no cure for the poor male population, no pill to pop, no treatment to make them free of the power of a beautiful women. There are no magic bullets to stop the bite of beauty from turning the male population into a drooling idiot or a walking talking zombie. And until there is women will continue to use their beauty as a weapon on the opposite sex. Sorry guys!

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The Inner Beauty of a Woman

2011-10-13T01:49:00.000-07:00

Free Wallpaper

2011-10-13T00:16:00.001-07:00

Wallpapers are the backgrounds for your computer screen. They are easily available on the Internet. Instead of keeping a plain background on the computer screen, one can download many types of free wallpaper.

Using free wallpaper is very easy. All that has to be done is to choose the free wallpaper you intend to use on your computer. Then you have to click on the link that applies to your screen resolution. Upon doing this, a new window appears on the screen. The wallpaper you had chosen appears in this window. Then you have to right click on the free wallpaper, and select 'set as wallpaper'. However, the downloading of the free wallpaper will take awhile, especially if you are on a low-speed connection.

There are many sites offering free wallpaper. Sometimes the wallpapers may be divided into different categories on the site. They may be site-exclusive wallpapers, which are made by the staff of the site, fan-submitted wallpapers, which are wallpapers submitted by fans of the website, and theme-based wallpapers. These are wallpapers that follow a particular theme in their pictures.

Some of the themed wallpapers that available are the free hunting wallpapers featuring duck hunting, elk hunting and more. Then there is the free Yellowstone National Park wallpaper, which of course has wallpapers featuring scenes, landscapes and wildlife found in Yellowstone National Park. And for the automobile enthusiasts, there are free truck and ATV wallpapers featuring trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and other off road vehicles.

There are also some websites that offer free wallpapers for webmasters to offer to their web visitors. All that has to be done is for the webmaster to cut and paste the button below the wallpaper into the webmaster's web page. This acts as an added attraction to the visitors of that website.

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By Josh_Riverside