When I look into the mirror, I see the same things as you do: imperfections, flaws and things we’d like to change. We are our worst critics and we can be very unkind to ourselves. Be nice to that person you see in the mirror; remember you are a creation of God; unique, irreplaceable and of infinite value. You are special–just like everyone else in the world!
We should not compare ourselves with others for there will always be those who are prettier and those who are not as pretty. Rather, we should be our very own best. Look after ourselves, take care of ourselves and forgive ourselves, too. Have you ever found yourself disparaging yourself and telling yourself some nasty things? I know I have and then I think to myself, “I am a child of God created in His image and He loves me.”
What a fantastic idea :)))) LOve every single picture and every single outfit of yours :))))) Your red dress is just AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How absolutely beautiful you look !!!! Anyway with your perfect figure it’s not surprising :))))) LOveley, just LOvely :)))) Kisses – Margot :)))
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Thank you so much for your kind words Margot! Perfect figure? Not when I look in the mirror, but I must remind myself to be thankful. This has been in my drafts from almost the beginning of when I started my blog. It’s something that is we need to remind ourselves and worth repeating, especially as the years go by and we are bombarded with photoshopped young models in fashion magazines and on the Internet that show women who we can never look like in real life. They don’t even look like that in real life. lol
You are so beautiful!
❤️carmen
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Enchanting post and I love all the reflective photos – fab idea. x Jacqui
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Thank you so much Jacqui! It’s been in my drafts for a long time and I’ve been collecting mirror photos for the day I finally post this. 🙂
Smiles are magical! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Thank you for posting this uplifting and inspiring post, Carmen! Many of us are so hard on ourselves. And thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xo
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Thanks so much Patti! That’s why I love VISIBLE MONDAY, we encourage and inspire one another! Thank you for hosting!
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Looking good! I hadn’t heard from you for a while, but it seems everything is great!
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Thank you Inese! I’m still here! Life is good.
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Hi Carmen, it is very easy to see the flaws in that person in the mirror but we do need to be nice as you say. We are all creations of God he knows every hair on our head. We need to be kinder to The Stranger for sure.I smile can be better than a thousand words to someone. You are beautiful! Have a lovely day hugs Terri❤
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Thanks so much Terri! We are all like flowers in God’s garden, each with its own beauty! We are God’s handiwork and when we complain about our looks we are criticizing His artwork!
Smiles and hugs! 🙂
❤️carmen
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My dear Carmen, it is impossible that when looking at the mirror you see imperfections, you do not! Someone more beautiful? Impossible! It is evident that inner beauty is very important and fundamental for a pleasant life, but in that you are also the most beautiful. Your personality is something wonderful. Your smile, the calm expression of your face, the delicacy of your movements and, especially, your conscience and your compassion, make you be precious! As in the story of Snow White, when you look in the mirror and ask who is the most beautiful, all the mirrors respond at the same time … Carmen!
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Dear Josep-Maria, you make my heart smile! 🙂 I always appreciate your encouragement! Thank you kindly for your sincere compliment! 🙂
Somriure gran per a tu! 🙂
❤️carmen
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I will keep repeating to myself, “I am one of a kind!”
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Some things are worth repeating … YOU are one-of-a-kind! You are fearfully and wonderfully made!
Rejoice and smile! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Thank you Carmen!! So important to remember all of this!! I love all the interesting backgrounds you always find for your photo shoots!!
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You are very welcome Melinda! Glad you like my backgrounds and I have a draft about backgrounds coming up soon that I think you’ll like!
Smile like nobody’s watching! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Always!
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Those words are so true. Love yourself and stop comparing yourself to others…you aren’t them, you are you! Great post.
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Indeed! You are beautiful Kristie!
Keep smiling! 🙂
❤️carmen
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So true Carmen! You are beautiful!
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Thank you so much Kashia!
A smile is the most beautiful thing we can wear!
Love and *smiles*
❤️carmen
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Yes it is!
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This is so heart warming Carmen, thank you
xoxo,
BELLA
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Awww thank you Bella! Glad this warmed your heart! ❤️
Sharing the love!
❤️carmen
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What a lovely post and if we smile in the mirror like you do it comes back and it feels good. We were created as we are, what is there not to like. As Jodie said unfortunately it does take time to figure that out. Everyone is beautiful and our inner values are so important and make us more beautiful. Wonderful post Carmen, thank you! ♥
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Thanks so much Ute! Smiling releases endorphins and reduces stress. It causes our facial muscles to relax.
You have a beautiful smile!
❤️carmen
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Thank you , I love smiling! Makes the mornings brighter and the whole world.
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What lovely mirror pictures, dear Carmen!!
And… you are soooo right ⚘⚘⚘
Take care, Lu
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Thanks so much for your kind words dear Lu! 🙂
Sending you a BIG smile! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Thank you *smile*
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You are so right, Carmen, and why does it take us so long to figure this out???
XOXO
Jodie
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Better late than never! That’s one of the things that I love about blogging! We encourage and inspire each other, build one another up and have a positive influence on each other.
Keep smiling, you do it so well, 🙂
❤️carmen
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