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You’re more beautiful than you think

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If I asked you to describe your face, how beautiful would you be?

Would you talk about your pretty eyes that carry a bright sparkle or dwell on your droopy eyelids that have sunk deeper over the last few years…?

Us, women (especially, I think) have a tendency to think low of our own beauty. Is this true?

I’ve been there myself especially when I lost muscle control in my face, (due to my illness) and could not even fake a smile! It’s still not perfect and can wear off when I overuse my facial muscles… I am at the core of accepting this and am learning to not fuss over it. To smile anyway and just let go of these imperfections….

This here is a lovely film that adds depth to what women think of their appearance. How they would describe their faces, what words they use and how they perceive themselves. What turns out is that others describe them more beautifully… because they are more beautiful than they think. Please watch.

I think this is a beautiful campaign that connects so well with women – it surely did with me.

It is however worth a mention that yes, it is a commercial. This is the latest campaign from Dove that connects with the Real Beauty message they’ve had over the years.

I do love the artistic quality of this video and the realness in the message. Well done Dove! You’ve managed to fool your customers yet again. While I do applaud your creative advertising about “real” beauty - (certainly it is not cheap, but you do sell a lot of your ‘real’ products, don’t you?). But when will you actually add “real” ingredients to your products and stay true to your message you’re sending to millions of women around the globe?

So although this latest campaign truly is beautiful and I surely was entertained (with just some tears in my eyes ;) – it will not make me purchase their products. Because I know for “real beauty” – I need “real” ingredients.

Being beautiful isn’t only about what I put on my skin, I know our skin absorbs everything we layer on it… and I know beauty is an inside job with a natural skincare regimen as well as proper nutrition. 

But I think we can all look at ourselves in a brighter more beautiful light.

YOU are beautiful, you just need to believe it more!

So, if I asked you to describe your face, how beautiful would you be?

 


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I must nourish my soul…

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I am learning to connect the dots around me to figure things out…
Figure out why I feel stuck, what’s holding me back and why I can’t spring into bloom…
into happiness and radiance so bright you could see projecting outside of me.

 

I know it’s in me – it’s been seen… living outside of my heart, body and mind before – where is it now?
Right now, my radiance is gone. Blocked, dimmed almost to nothingness.

 

Creatively I feel so powerful – but creativity isn’t power – it’s freedom, the exact freedom I can’t feel…
I feel trapped in my own walls with self-destruction mode on.

 

How much longer will I feed this misery?
I keep inviting it over for tea and sweet cake – I guess that’s what bittersweet means…
a sweetness in your mouth that tastes bitter on your tongue.
And when you swallow, each gulp turns to misery feeding your soul.

 

How can I nourish my soul and taste the sweetness like once before?
How can I nourish my soul and feel free once more?

 

I know it’s the rain whispering these words…
But what does it say, it’s not clear to me yet.

 

And yet, I know, inside these walls I cannot live anymore.
I must nourish my soul… I must nourish my soul…

 

♥ Ella


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What is Love? An inspiring love story.

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What is Love?

Beyond the racing beating heart, holding hands, slow deep kisses, gazillion I Love You’s, promises of eternal love… there is real life and hopefully real love.

In sickness and in health, in good times and in bad… love should always be there.

This beautiful love story between Bill and Glad is a heartfelt look into young love growing old…. fading with age, but not in love… A true beautiful love story…

 

 

This story brought big tears to my eyes, especially when I remembered the “in sickness” moments of my own marriage, especially the times I needed my husband to help me walk up the stairs, drain pasta or lift me off a toilet when my illness took my muscle strength away…

It’s a test of true love when you’re helpless and really need someone to carry you through those tough times… ♥ Ella

Do tell : From your own life and experience… ‘What is Love’ in your own words?

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all is calm so carol on

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Hello friends. Happy Holidays!

We’re just a few short days from the-most-magical-time-of-the year…. Do you feel the magic? Or are you feeling a little stress, perhaps anxiety with this whole big Holiday thing?

Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas and everything that’s beautiful and joyful about the Holiday Season… but sometimes I do feel like I have to look real hard for that beauty and joy.

As tradition goes, we are hosting the Christmas Eve dinner at our house, and although I do love that warmth and love that we will get to have at our home for Christmas, I do get overwhelmed with my To Do list before hand. I mean between the chaos of getting the house cleaned and the menu nailed down, groceries purchased, last-minute-things purchased, (and add wasting 1/2 hours to park the car here), gifts packed and cooking and setting the table…. well…. forgive me, but I did forget to stop and enjoy all that *beauty*!

But here’s the kicker, I do enjoy it. Well, not all of it. But I do like it that once a year we can have this really special day and I know that making these special memories, seeing the kids all excited for when Santa comes to visit, and having that feeling of being all wrapped up as a family together enjoying each other – is a gift.

So yes, the Holidays can be a little too much, especially if you’re hosting a dinner party. But it’s still important to stop and enjoy your gift of family and love. Find ways to take it all in… the good things, the smiles, the great food and that family warmth that you’re lucky to have.

Don’t let the Holiday stress get to you one bit. Just smile and carry on….

All is Calm so Carol On

If I forget something… I wing it ~ I make it work, I don’t beat myself up over it. And even though the behind-the-scenes is a little rough and we’re scrambling to finish the dinner, or we forgot to serve the side dish from the fridge, or the camera battery died, or or or… there’s always something…. right?

I do love the moment of our family coming together, enjoying great conversation, bringing up memories and hearing old stories, smiling and laughing, and enjoying the children ~ ah the children who bring so much magic to the world with their sparkling spirit and innocence so pure… they are the magic that Christmas brings. Wish all the parents in this world could hug their children so tight this Christmas…

There is no gift more precious than time spent with loved ones. Enjoy this Holiday season fully, find comfort and joy in the true gifts right around you ~ your family and friends.

Share your thoughts, tips on getting through the Holidays in the comments.
What is most important to you this Holiday Season?

 Merry Christmas ~ Happy Holidays!

♥ Ella

 

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Gratitude Inspirational Posters

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What are you grateful for?

(share in the comments)

May you enjoy this gift of today and appreciate everything in it.
ps. Happy Thanksgiving to all our US friends.

♥ Ella

 

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