The key is to nurture your internal environment to create a beautiful space for your self to be and thrive.
We hear a lot, nowadays, about radiating our inner beauty, magnetic aura, captivating energy, yet not much on how to make it there.
Here, we peel back the layers to what makes a woman (or any person) radiant, and what makes it so that your presence makes people feel your beauty; beyond your looks!
definition
Inner beauty is quite simply beauty from the inside of a person, all of the goodness that lays within the personality, the intentions, the energy.
It is even more obviously displayed as the way you make someone feel.
You may be the nicest of people, but to radiate inner beauty is to ignite a spark in people after you exchange your energy or time, with them.
What inner beauty is NOT, is appearance, fashion, style, what car you drive, what job you have…All of the superficial things that may impress, and reflect your authenticity, but does not mark people with your core essence.
what it takes
To radiate inner beauty, is to take the core essence of who you are, and to shine it outward to all people that come your way.
To do this, there is a need for awareness of knowing who you are, confidence in sharing your authenticity, and willingness to put yourself out there, even when others may perceive you in a way that you may not always feel the most at-ease with.
You may think every woman you have come across, is just effortlessly magnetic and radiates all of her inner goodness, without a single thought, which may be the case, but there are many sub-layers that come into play in order to create and nurture that inner beauty to come into fruition, in the first place.
the list
I’m going to briefly list out the layers that I believe to cumulate the very solid foundation of a woman that remarkably radiates her inner beauty (I will go into more detail in the case study section):
- good energy
- empowering other women
- owning your authenticity, seeing no competition
- placing importance on our health and wellness
- honouring own needs
- positive self-talk
- self-love
- confidence in femininity
- pride in how one presents themselves to the world
These are all actions that may seem very separate and disassociated, but when combined, have the significant power of shifting the way we think, feel, how we live our lives, and the core of our being.
Radiating inner beauty comes as a consequence of implementing all these actions and intentions, so that your self-concept evolves into the matured, confident being it is to the world!
case study
Some examples of women who I see, and perceive, to be absolute QUEENS radiating their inner beauty are Fernanda Ramirez, and Tam Kaur (if you know, you know). Why? Because they are good vibes, unapologetically themselves, and they try to uplift other women into being the same!
Good vibes, good energy is all about where you choose to pour your time into; a woman who has good energy and vibes is one who has dedicated time and herself to things that make her happy, and encourage even more self-fulfillment; hobbies, loved ones, solo dates, projects. Filling your cup, being focused on yourself, self-growth and having goals empowers you to a level like no other. This is what helps reinforce a positive, and healthy internal environment; not one that is more concerned in judging, bad-mouthing or finding problems.
In order to uplift others, you need to be happy and in-love with who you are, that you don’t even feel an ounce of jealousy, hate or any negative feelings towards that person, but instead, know wholeheartedly that there is space for all of us, and that everyone is a potential friend.
Relating to this, both influencers live by the concept that there is no competition. THIS. They thrive off the uniqueness they provide to the world, and they don’t enable someone else’s light to dim their own. If another girl is prettier, then that’s fine, because they know that’s not the only quality they possess. They have multiple qualities that go beyond their appearance, and this makes them radiate even more strongly, when in the presence of others.
Two main similarities I see, in both Fernanda and Tam, is their:
- Attention to the importance of health, and nourishing their bodies well
- Honoring their needs
To nurture a positive internal environment, is to create a space where you are fueling your body in a way that works in your favour. By that, I mean, if you feed your body with junk-food, and take-out all the time, then your energy will be very low, and it will be much easier to engage in more negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, since your mood, tolerance, and wellbeing will be low.
However, eating good foods; foods that energise you and provide you with nutritional value will make sure you are at your most optimal level, so you have a boost of energy to be more likely to feel good about yourself, and consequently, be more likely to engage in more positive self-talk, emotions and behaviours. It’s all a domino effect.
The second concept is all about honouring their needs; whether it’s because of their menstrual cycle, work-related stressors, or emotional responses, they both prioritise honouring their own needs. Whether that means saying no to a social plan, or taking a few days off to engage in some self-care and pampering, they both know how to make choices that help them look after themselves. In other words, parent themselves, in the way they need.
This ultimately brings me to the broader, over-arching theme, that ties all of these elements together, which is SELF-LOVE. You can tell both women love themselves, and if you genuinely love yourself, and
Some other traits, I see in both is their confidence in flaunting their femininity, their ambitions, their drive, but also sharing the side of them that is very real and humble to all womanly (or general) life experiences had.
For last, I decided to leave the one I think holds the least importance but that helps bring everything to a higher frequency of radiating that inner beauty, which is pride in appearance. I know, I went there eventually ahahah. This is not one I think is necessary, but I think comes as a result of radiating at such a high frequency, that that energy ends up filtering through to every aspect of your persona, including how you decide to visually/stylistically present yourself to the world. Looking good, helps you feel good right, so that feel-good sensation overflows to all those surrounding you.
the secret
As you can see, the secret was spilled at the very start of this blog post, and throughout, I have tried to go into as much depth to unmask the very thin but important layers that abundantly build on the notion of radiating inner beauty, and what it takes.
It all comes down to self-growth, and the willingness to commit to loving yourself. The journey will do the rest for you.
As you fill your cup, it will start the over-flow in ways you could have never imagined, and one day, you will notice people complimenting on the thing you once felt puzzled, or intrigued, by.
Focus on yourself queens, make yourself as happy as possible, and the secret will spread into your every way and everyday of living.
We are all unique, and the world needs more of us to authentically share our special essence with others; I’m sure the world would become a better place if we all learnt how to. ♡