A Beautiful Attitude

road trip

Okay, I have joined the chorus of admiration for the beauty of Parisian women. I spent a lot of time people watching while in that city, but I must preface my observations by saying it's a very unscientific study.

These women are beautiful by being not by doing. What's my distinction? They don't appear to work at or contrive their beauty. Make-up and jewelry is minimal. Clothing is simple and doesn't shout out look at me. No doubt that they have been groomed somewhat by genetics, upbringing and cultural influences. I think, however, there is more to it than that. Even the students who all looked incredibly hip, appeared to just be hip without effort.

I think it centers on an attitude. I know that when I am feeling good about myself, I can wear simple bluejeans and t-shirt, and stride with confidence into the world. But when I am uncertain, even a good hair day will not alter that uncertainty.

The deep rooted question is what is the source of my confidence? If it's rooted in me or in circumstances, then my confidence will bounce on the waves of change. If it's rooted in the truth of who I am ~ a beloved daughter of God ~ then I am grounded in the unchanging nature of His love and acceptance towards me.