Recapturing Beauty

Beauty:

It's everywhere.

But sometimes we don't appreciate it when we see it.  Especially when it comes to seeing the beauty in ourselves.

((I know I'm guilty of that))

Last Thursday, Stephanie Nielson spoke at BYU as a part of its new campaign called Recapturing Beauty.  That woman is amazing!!  And so beautiful.  Her speech, life, example, etc... helped inspire me to sign up for the program's 10 Day Body Image Challenge.  It starts October 11th, and you get an awesome free t-shirt for doing it. ;)

The Ten Day Challenge:

Every day for ten days you meet a scheduled challenge.  Some examples:

Day 1: Don't weigh yourself & write positive things in your journal

Day 2: Study the definition of beauty in the scriptures

Day 3: Make a list of 20 things you like about yourself (10 non-physical, 10 appearance-related)

And possibly the hardest....

Day 8: No media - "Tune out media – no TV, movies, magazines and internet surfing. Instead tune in to nature. Notice a sunset, gaze at the stars,sit by a stream and listen to the water."

[there's more information and a full schedule in pdf form on the website]

I am so excited!  A bunch of my friends are doing this, too, and it's going to be so fun & fulfilling.  Anyone can get involved, young & old, zoobie & ute, Utahn & New Yorker--you won't regret it!!  In fact.... it might even change your life.

beautiful thing:  the true meaning of beauty.  from the inside out.

peace out. (home dog)