Mastering Beauty

Beauty in its purest form may perhaps best be seen and appreciated in that of a newborn baby. A baby that has come straight from Heaven into the arms of its new mother is a beautiful thing. Babies represent the purity, beauty, love, joy, innocence, potential, and grace in us all. It has been said that the sweet smell of a newborn baby is that of Heaven because their souls are still very closely connected to God. As we grow older we all strive to hold onto our youthful appearance and beauty, as we tend to associate our external looks with who we are. We attach ourselves to this look and that cream as a way of trying to look good.We think that if we look good our experiences in life will improve. This is partially true, but it isn't a strategy that will work for anyone in the long run without a strong spiritual foundation. Because as we all know life is filled with pits and valleys, and when we are in the pits it doesn't matter how much retail therapy you give yourself or what new makeup you buy, it will not help you feel better on the inside. Those values that newborn babies represent are in us all! But over time we have forgotten our true beauty, the beauty that we are all born with. The love, potential, grace, and everlasting joy are there looking right back at you; it just needs to be called back, or forth, if you will. I have been working in the beauty industry for over twenty years, and I love beauty in all its splendor. My standards are probably considered high, as I really love to put my face on, fix my hair, and wear a nice outfit! There's nothing wrong with taking time to respect ourselves and try and look our best, but I have found that whenever I have been in the pits, which seemed pretty often working as a freelance artist, it wasn't my makeup tips and tricks that pulled me out and up to the valley—although looking my best helped a little! What helped was my consistent and thoughtful prayer and meditation practice. So that is what this book is about! Mastering Beauty is a daily workbook that will give you insight, tips, and techniques to help you look and feel your best every day,and help you to recreate your own true beauty and successful life through the power of mindful meditation.