Image Matters—Inside and Out
Would you like to know A SECRET to attracting more wealth and prosperity into your life?
One way to attract more of the "good stuff" into your life is through a polished image. It is a spiritual principle that your inner reflects your outer. Whatever is happening on the inside, is going to show up on the outside — like it or not.
Ask yourself, what do I want to RADIATE to the world? Am I radiating optimal health, vitality and abundance? If you are, awesome! Spread the love and help others! If your not, you could benefit from a RADIANCE MAKEOVER.
If your outer appearance doesn't reflect the beauty on the inside, you're misrepresenting who you truly are and limiting the amount of abundance that can come into your life.
Image matters because it allows your inner light to shine through and helps to radiate optimal energy. So in order to clean up your image, you need to address both the outer and the inner. From reading past issues of SHINE, you've learned a lot about how to clean up your inner being. We've discussed proper nutrition, exercise, colon hydrotherapy, detoxing, and even cleaning up your thoughts. Now it's time to revamp your outer being to let your inner beauty shine through.
You may be thinking, I want people to come to me because of who I am, not because of what I look like. And I understand. I wish we lived in a perfect world where nobody judged anyone and everyone was treated equally. Unfortunately, that just isn't the case. People will judge you based on your appearance and how you carry yourself. There's so many things in life we don't have control over. But we do have control over how we dress, act, speak, etc. Ask yourself — How do I want to show up?
When you take care of your outer image, you feel more confident and it allows your true beauty to shine through. You actually take the attention off of yourself because you feel confident within yourself. It allows you to be more present with the people in your life and make the difference you were meant to make.
If you want more abundance and prosperity in your life, you need to attract it. Getting a makeover and revamping your look is a fun and easy way to do this!
If you're still wondering why your outer image is such a crucial factor in your success, think about this: if you had to choose which hair stylist, which financial planner, or which business coach to work with, wouldn't you want to work with the person who projects an image of success? Those business professionals who have perfected their images, not only know they look good, but the outer package gives them an inner feeling of abundance that projects out—and you feel it. They've learned how to use their image to help establish trust and credibility and ultimately more wealth and prosperity!
So how can you improve your outer image to boost your confidence and increase your abundance? First make an honest assessment of the image you are projecting. As human beings, I think one of our greatest challenges is to see ourselves as others see us. It's difficult to be objective with ourselves. So ask a good friend or an image consultant for guidance. Choose a person in your life that you trust and can give you direct, honest feedback, in a compassionate way.
Next begin to eliminate whatever is keeping you away from your ideal image. Donate old clothes that are the wrong color, size, or quality. I use the 2 year rule — If I haven't worn it for 2 years, it's gotta go! Don't be attached to how much you paid for it or the "someday I'll" syndrome. As in "Someday I'll weigh the same as I did in high school and be able to wear my skinny jeans again!" If you haven't worn it in 2 years, chances are you won't wear it again. Make room in your closet for new clothes that are flattering figuring and you feel confident in.
If you've been using the same makeup since 1975, you might consider updating your cosmetics! Throw out bright red lipstick, blue eye shadow and any thick, caked on foundation. Choose natural products, like Arbonne and Bare Essentials to help give you a naturally sexy glow. (These are my favorites!) Eliminate bad hygiene, bad language, anything with holes in it and anything that smells... this may go without saying but I just want to be clear!
As you begin to improve and take care of your outer image, you'll feel great about yourself, more confident, and your true beauty and magnificence will shine through. People will start to notice the changes you're making. You'll become a magnet for the great success and abundance you desire... and deserve!