The Secret to Becoming Beautiful

Alluring, appealing, charming, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, elegant, exquisite, fascinating, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, handsome, lovely, magnificent, marvelous, pleasing, pretty, stunning. All synonyms for beautiful. This world is obsessed with finding true beauty. We find beauty secrets in magazines, web articles, and many things. Why are we so infatuated with beauty? Being beautiful, amazing, or stunning is something we all want, but according to the worlds views, we have to have something like makeup to help us who aren't so blessed. But what is the secret to true beauty? People have claimed to find it through, anti-aging creams, mascara, and many other things. I'd like to tell you a story, told by Rosalyn Collings. She said, "One day at school as I ate lunch and studied for my next class, I noticed a group sitting near me, talking and laughing. One young woman particularly caught my attention. She was tall, with beautiful black hair, dark skin, and high cheekbones. Her appearance was as unlike my pale, freckled face and red hair as anything I could imagine. She was one of the most beautiful people I had ever seen. After a few minutes, the group rose to leave. But the young woman I had been watching stopped. I was somewhat embarrassed; I thought she must have seen me staring at them. Then something extraordinary happened.

'I’m sorry to disturb you,' she said, 'but I want to tell you how beautiful you are.'

After a shocked pause, I started to laugh. 'I was thinking the same thing about you!'

After she left, I continued to think about what had happened. We found our differences beautiful. At that moment I realized there is no single standard of beauty."  

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it is up to us to choose to be beautiful. Elder Lynn G. Robbins stated, "It isn’t just about cosmetics or clothing. What makes a young woman truly attractive comes from her heart...What makes a woman beautiful? The world tries to convince us that cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, fashionable clothing, diets, and even surgery are necessary for beauty. While some of these fashion aids are desirable and lovely, they can change only surface appearances."  The most attractive accessory a lady can have, is pure and sincere happiness. Beauty is not only skin deep, beauty will radiate through your actions and thoughts. If you believe you are beautiful, you will be. I would encourage you to read this article. It has wonderful thoughts about true beauty for you Young Women out there. Just click here. "Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity." -Margaret Nadauld. So please, next time you look in the mirror decide to be beautiful.

 

The wake up call.

Hey everyone!!!!!! It's been two months!! Sorry, I've been busy with life, and learning, and you know just  life. Earlier today I was chatting with one of my close friends, who I was able to share my testimony with, and I realized a few things. 1. With God NOTHING is impossible. I mean NOTHING. 2. He will ALWAYS ALWAYS answer your prayers. Your Heavenly Father loves you, and doesn't want to see you lost, or in pain. He knows ALL of the answers, and wants to help us. But the only way that he can help us is if we knock. 3. HE LOVES YOU. He loves you, no matter who you are. You are a child of a Heavenly King, Can't you feel it? He loves you, and always will. We can never stray to far off the rode, and we can always return. I want say how grateful I am for the wonderful gift of the priesthood, and those in my life who hold it. The priesthood has blessed my life, and will later bless my future family. Through the priesthood, I have been healed emotionally, and physically, and sometimes even spiritually. There's one thing that is just as important as the priesthood, and that is Charity. Charity is the PURE love of Christ. Charity is not only the love Christ gives to us, but the love OF him. Charity is also our love of him, and through charity we may understand those who may be persecuting us in one way or another. Through charity, we can learn to love them. It sounds impossible right?? Go back to number one. Your Heavenly Father loves you, and wants you to put your trust in him. I hope to be posting more soon!! Love you guys!

Three Week Photography Challenge.

Hey everyone! Anyone up for a 3 week photography challenge? I sure am! I hope that each day you will find the little things you love and be grateful! Ready, Set, Go!!!!!!

Role Models

 Most of us today have role models. What is a role model you ask? A role model is someone we look up to and admire. We want to be like them someday. The only problem with role models, is who we look up to. Today the world is full of immoral and disrespectful things, and some of us look up to them. M. Russel Ballard stated, " Immodest, immoral, intemperate women jam the airwaves, monopolize magazines, and slink across movie screens—all while being celebrated by the world... Popular culture today often makes women look silly, inconsequential, mindless, and powerless. It objectifies them and disrespects them and then suggests that they are able to leave their mark on mankind only by seduction—easily the most pervasively dangerous message the adversary sends to women about themselves." We often become who we look up to, so who better than to value our Mothers. Our mothers have stayed with us through the thick and thin, the rain and sun, and the trails in our lives. They nurture us, take care of us, and love us unconditionally.  "Choose your role models wisely because they become your heroes. You will remember what they would do, and that becomes your pattern, enabling you to make wise decisions. And before you know it, others will be looking up to you and patterning their good behavior based on a role model they admire—you." Soon enough, we will also be admired by others, and it is up to us to be good role models. Our mothers are willing to do almost anything for us, because they love us. Elder Ballard continued on saying, "And so, my dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and mentors. Please look to your faithful mothers for a pattern to follow. Model yourselves after them, not after celebrities whose standards are not the Lord’s standards and whose values may not reflect an eternal perspective. Look to your mother. Learn from her strengths, her courage, and her faithfulness. Listen to her. She may not be a whiz at texting; she may not even have a Facebook page. But when it comes to matters of the heart and the things of the Lord, she has a wealth of knowledge. As you approach the time for marriage and young motherhood, she will be your greatest source of wisdom. No other person on earth loves you in the same way or is willing to sacrifice as much to encourage you and help you find happiness—in this life and forever." Even though we may not love them that much now, you will find that later in life they will be a beacon to us in times of need. I encourage you this month to find a good role model, and try to pattern your life after theirs. Here is a video that I believe we all should enjoy.

Be Inspired

Here is the video, please enjoy!

I watched this video today, and felt deeply inspired to share it with you. For those of you who are in the dark, who are reaching to find nothing, I encourage you to get down on your knees and ask. This video was truly inspiring, and I would ask you to watch it. You are all amazing, and worth more than your weight in gold.

The 100 Dollar Bill

Hey everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a 100 dollar bill. Now imagine, I have a 100 dollar bill in my pocket. I'm about to give it to you, but first, I take it out and crumple it. Okay, so now the bill is crumpled, do you still want it? Probably so. Again, I'm about to hand it to you, but I drop it on the ground, and stomp all over it. Still want it? I then proceed to rip two of the corners off, do you still want it? Yes, you do. Even though the 100 dollars has been crumpled, stomped on, and teared apart, it is still worth 100 dollars. We are all like 100 dollar bills. Each of us have been torn, crumpled, and stomped on by others. But does that make us worthless? No, it doesn't. You are still worth something, and you always will be. Whether you're spit upon, or left in the dirt, someone will always find you, and love you for what you are. Hope to post again soon! Also, I would like you to watch this video. It is a video that has touched me and I hope it will touch you! https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=FYVvE4tr2BI

The Last Two Days

Sorry Everyone!!!!!! I had to pack and catch a plane! Glad to be home! So here are our last two challenges! I've had a great time working on this, and hope that you have too! Okay here we go!

Saturday the 5th: Write
Take time to write down what you've learned from this challenge. Have you changed at all? Is there anything you'd like to improve in your life.

Sunday the 6th: Share!
Share what you've learned with a friend!! Maybe even challenge them to do this challenge!


Thanks everyone! Please message me if you think I should do another challenge. Whether it's a writing challenge, photography challenge, or something else, I'd be glad to hear how I can improve my blog!! Thanks, and love you guys!

Next set of days

Hey everyone!! Sorry again that I didn't post on time!!! Here are this week's set of days!!
Monday: Try to be more understanding and accepting of those around you.

Tuesday: Write down a few quotes that you like, or that touch you. Keep them for when you're having a rainy day.

Wednesday: Life is like a camera, focus on what's important today.

Thursday: Share with someone your thoughts, spiritual or just problems. Bear your testimony.

Friday: Wear something that makes you feel beautiful. Remember modesty!

Saturday: Bless someone with your talents today, whether it's baking cookies, or singing.

Sunday: Write in your journal about what you'd like your life to be like in 10 years. Try to choose good valuable goals.

Okay!! Here you go! Thanks everyone!!!

30 day challenge: Third Set of Days

Sorry everyone that I missed posting. I guess we'll do double tomorrow. Thanks to all you faithful followers out there!!! Here's the third set of challenges!!

Day 15/16: Obedience
Today try to be more obedient to your parents. Also try to be caring. Sorry about the bold, it's messed up.

Day 17: Today spend less time on your social apps, and phones.

Day 18: Today show sincere gratitude. Tell others why you're thankful for them.

Day 19: Today write in your journal. Write some steps to the goals you've made during the last few weeks. If you didn't make goals, write a new one.

Day 20: Today spend time with your family as much as possible.

Day 21: Choose a sibling or a parent to be especially nice to today. Do a favor, or give them a compliment.

Good luck!! Keep up the good work!!

The 30 Day Challenge: Next Seven Days

Hello everyone!! Tomorrow will start our next set of challenges!! Please try to accomplish one of these every day! I hope you enjoy!!

Monday: Wear modest and be modest!
What we wear and how we act reflects our values. I want to challenge you today to wear shorts that pass your finger tips, shirts with sleeves, and shirts that you cannot look down. Modesty is about the messages we send to the world through our appearance and our actions. Emma Watson, our favorite Harry Potter actress, stated, "The less you reveal, the more people can wonder." Now I'm not trying to tell you that clothes are a device to attract attention. I believe that people will be more impressed, and respectful when you respect your body by covering up. Now, I'm asking you to do this for a day, but if you want to go the extra mile, try this for a the week. Maybe even the rest of the month! For those of you who already wear modest clothing, check yourself. Are the clothes you are wearing really living up to your standards? Are your shorts maybe just a little short? Thanks guys!!

Tuesday: Look Up.
Today be grateful. Look at the little things. Notice the little blessings in your life. Try to be kind, caring, charitable, and accepting.

Wednesday: Prepare goals for the future
In your journal make a list of your hopes and dreams for your future home, family, and education and some important things you would like to accomplish in your life, including becoming a wife and mother. Then write a plan that will help you achieve your goals. 

Thursday: Forgive
Today is an important day. We often get angry when someone wrongs us... who doesn't?? But when we get angry, we can cause an even bigger problem. If we hold on to our anger, our anger can become us. If we let it fester and boil, we will always be angry. Today I want you to forgive others, and not just give forgiveness, seek it.

Friday: 5 hugs a day, that's the minimum.
Give at least 5 people a hug today! Tell the people you love that you love them!!!

Saturday: Honesty and Integrity
Dishonesty harms you and harms others as well. If you lie, steal, shoplift, or cheat, you damage your spirit and your relationships with others. Being honest will enhance your future opportunities. Be honest at school; choose not to cheat in any way. Be honest in your job, giving a full amount of work for your pay. Do not rationalize that being dishonest is acceptable, even though others may think it does not matter. 

Sunday: Do something you love!
What better way to feel good than to do something you love!!

Okay!! Thanks everybody! Please comment your progress! I'd love to hear how this has helped you! Love you guys! 

30 Day Challenge: First Seven Days!

Okay everyone! Good morning! Are you ready to start this weeks challenges? I sure am. Okay so please try to do one each day! Remember you can start this whenever you want, but I encourage you to start today.

1.  Create a Music Playlist of Songs that Give You a Good Feeling.                                       Music is very influential in our lives. Listening to certain music can bring us down, and give us misconceptions about ourselves. I would try to choose songs that make you feel good about yourself and others. Here is a list of songs that I believe we should all have on our devices.

• Lovely by Sarah Haze
•  Beautiful For Me by Mercy River
• Child of Light by Mindy Gledhill
• Inside by Jessie Clark Funk
• My Story by Kaity Whitcomb
• Never Be Another by Jenny Frogley
• Somebody Else's Shoes by Cherie Call
• The Ocean in Me by Cherie Call
• Feather in the Wind by Mindy Gledhill 

2. Write a Letter to Someone Telling Them About Their Talents and Gifts.
    Often we don't realize our gifts or even just nice things about our personalities. Give someone a compliment, and let them know that there is someone who loves and realizes their potential. We often even realize our own gifts by acknowledging others. This does not mean to be envious of someone's talents, because we all have our own.

3. Write down a list of talents you would like to develop, then pick one and strive to develop it for the next week. 
We all have hidden talents that we have yet to discover!!

4. Create a list of values you would like yourself to live up to. Make a goal to try to follow those standards. 
Lie: Your worth is determined by looking and acting in the world’s way.
Truth: Following good standards builds a sense of eternal worth.
Try to come up with values that will make you a better person. Like having friends with good values, listening to good music, or having chastity. 

5. Do 5 acts of service. They can be small or big.
Many people feel they are so ordinary that they cannot make a significant contribution in this life. But we all have been sent to earth with an important mission to perform.

6. Write down your talents in your journal, or on a piece of paper.
If you say you have no talents you are wrong. No this is not vain, and I want you to realize that talents aren't just having a great voice. Talents can be kindness, listening, and understanding.

7. Make a list of good qualities you see in others around you. These qualities are not necessarily things like physical qualities. Then try to develop one of these qualities in yourself.

Okay! Here are this weeks challenges! Please report your progress, and tell us how this has helped you! Thank you! I love you guys! 

The 30 Day Challenge

Today I want to challenge you. This challenge will last 30 days, and you may start whenever. We all have individual worth. We are beautiful on the inside, and we cannot pay money to have that beauty. All of us can become beautiful on the inside and out. To do this, we need to strengthen the light inside of us. As we strive to develop our talents and gifts, we start to have a sense of who we are and who we can become. There are people all around you who see the gifts that you have, and believe that you can become better. I hope that you will try to complete this challenge, and grow from it. Starting tomorrow, I will post a weeks worth of challenges at the beginning of the week. I know that if we do this together, we can discover talents and gifts that we never thought we had. Please, comment what you have learned from this if you like!!

Confidence

The best accessory a girl can own is her confidence. We often feel insecure, confused, and flustered when someone comments on the way we did our hair that morning, or the clothing we chose to wear today. Why? Why do we compare? Why do we even care about what they said? We want to fit in, and we want to be loved. We feel that without others accepting our choices, we cannot make them. Today I'm not going to give you the normal confidence talk. Yes you are beautiful, and yes you should not care what others think, but that's not what I'm talking about. The confidence I'm talking about makes you beautiful. It makes you capable to do amazing things. When we know with a confidence, when we have chosen to believe that we are beautiful, we become that way. There is something about the smile of a girl who knows who she is, something about the way a girl holds herself, a bounce in the way she walks. She knows that she is beautiful, because she has chosen to be beautiful. She recognizes that she can do amazing things, and because of that, she is happy. Wake up in the morning with a smile on your lips, and beautiful words coming off of them. We are not only beautiful because of our appearance, we are beautiful because of the thoughts we think, and the words we say. The best type of makeup any girl can wear, is a smile. Yes, I wore makeup. No, I do not need it. It depends on the day. Today I woke up this morning, smiled at myself in the mirror, and went straight downstairs without putting on any mascara. I just had to look at myself to know I didn't need it. My friends think I'm beautiful, my family thinks I'm beautiful, I think I'm beautiful. I do not think that I am more beautiful than anyone else though. We are all beautiful in our own way. Whether it's our deeds, or the smile we offer to a stranger in the halls. Just keep your chin up, and your smile big. Everyday, decide to be beautiful. Decide to be confident, and sooner than later, you will be!

Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day everyone! Sorry I haven't been able to post for a long time. Today is the day that we celebrate our Mothers. They have loved us, cared for us, and taught us our whole lives. There is something about women that unite us together. We all have divine qualities that we can develop, and teach to our future, and present children.Here is a video on motherhood and the divine capabilities that we have been blessed with. Elder D. Todd Christofferson stated, "Women bring with them into the world a certain virtue, a divine gift that makes them adept at instilling such qualities as faith, courage, empathy, and refinement in relationships and in cultures." We have the divine ability to love and have empathy for others. Let us use this gift to bless the lives of others. We have been called to a sacred duty, to be the ones who care, love, clean, dry tears, solve problems, and have charity for those around us. From the talk, The Moral Force of Women, "You don’t have to be perfect; I don’t claim that you are. What I mean to say is that whether you are single or married, whether you have borne children or not, whether you are old, young, or in between, your moral authority is vital, and perhaps we have begun to take it and you for granted. Certainly there are trends and forces at work that would weaken and even eliminate your influence, to the great detriment of individuals, families, and society at large. Let me mention three as a caution and a warning." We cannot let the dark things of this world pull us out of our virtuous callings to be mothers. I strongly encourage you to pray daily, and strive to develop patience, acceptance, and charity for not only your friends and family members, but for those around you that cause you pain. I hope that we can all unite together as women, and fulfill the role we have been called. Please be supportive of your children, and love them with all of your heart. It is up to us to guide them along the right path. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!!

Bullying-Stop It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYVvE4tr2BI
This link goes to a beautiful video. I encourage you all to watch it! Remember! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Beauty

We often look in the mirror after we wake up. What is our first thought? Most of us look at our reflection, and are repulsed at the sight of ourselves. We tell ourselves that we are ugly, that nobody likes us, that we need to be skinny, and so on. If we start the day with a negative thought, it will stay there for the rest of the day. We let that thought fester and boil to the point where it hurts so bad, we can hardly breathe. Now stop. Take a deep breath. What if the whole world was blind? Who would you impress? Today's world is all about being "beautiful". We believe that people would accept us if we weren't fat, or ugly, or if we wore just a little bit more makeup. Back to the quote. If the whole world was blind, how many people would you impress? What really matters is the beauty from within. We all have divine capabilities to become beautiful, light, and kind. We can be beautiful by the words we speak and the acts we do. We are all also beautiful on the outside. The worlds definition of beauty is all about how much makeup you wear, or how expensive the clothes you wear are. Think of it this way. We are all diamonds. We are all different sizes, shapes and colors. We may be smaller than the big flashy diamonds, but we are still diamonds. We are still beautiful. There is as many types of beautiful as the number of people on this earth. We all have our own unique beauty. So next time you step up to the mirror, start your day with, I'm beautiful. You are one of a kind, and no matter who you are, you are beautiful. Remember that.

How to Define Yourself

 Be careful how you characterize yourself. Don’t characterize or define yourself by some temporary quality...We have our agency, and we can choose any characteristic to define us. But we need to know that when we choose to define ourselves or to present ourselves by some characteristic that is temporary or trivial in eternal terms, we de-emphasize what is most important about us and we overemphasize what is relatively unimportant. ( Credit: https://www.lds.org/youth/article/how-to-define-yourself?lang=eng )

Don't Let the World Define You

Hey guys! Welcome to my blog! This is my Individual Worth Project. For my first post, I would like to post a wonderful article. This article reminds us that what others think about us doesn't matter. Other people do not define us, we must create our own definition. Enjoy!!
https://www.lds.org/youth/article/truth-lies-and-your-self-worth?lang=eng