Wednesday, March 21, 2012

You're Beautiful...

I know, you are probably asking yourself... where in the world did she come up with the title for this posting and what is going through her muddled mind?  I just was listening to my Ipod on shuffle, which I do a lot when I'm creating, and the song from James Blunt came on... and I started thinking.  Frightening, no?  How many of us are told that we are beautiful on a regular basis?

Over the years my idea of beauty has changed drastically.  I'm sure yours has as well, how has it changed?  Can you remember the first person you thought was beautiful?  Why?  What made them beautiful?  Mine was my mother, when I was a little girl I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world.  As I got older... I still thought that... though I admit, I admired actresses, singers, and models as well.  But my mother has always been beautiful to me, not because she's a model, a beauty queen, or any of that.  She's beautiful because her soul is beautiful.  She is warm, funny, sweet... one of those people who glows with the beauty of a real woman.  One who will stop and help a stranger, who will do anything for a friend, drop everything for a loved one who needs her...   Beautiful.

The last year or so, since I've become a member of this blogging/crafting/beading/artisan community... I have met so many women with that beauty.  That soul beauty.  That incredible warmth, that joy of spirit, the generosity... and they have all been so inspiring to me.  They make my world a brighter place, give me a reason to be glad, help me keep my Pollyanna spirit up (as one of these ladies, the wonderful Janice of JLynn Jewels) and I like to call it.

So, as my mind has been pondering this this evening... I have decided I'm going to attempt to share with you all throughout this year... some of these beautiful souls I have met. The first one I will attempt to get up this week.  I already know who I want to feature, but I think I should probably ask first ;).

I should be sleeping right now... my kids get up early!  I'm going to leave you with a handful of my new pieces :)  Sweet dreams!  (Or Good Morning! )


~Jennifer
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13 comments:

  1. MaggieMarch 21, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Lovely post :) I love the purple bracelet and the pearl earrings. Maggie xx

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  2. RachelMarch 21, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I enjoyed reading this post!!! Your new jewelry creations are beautiful!!! :)

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    1. SoulsFireDesignsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      Thank you, sweet friend! You are definitely one of the people I am talking about, beautiful beautiful soul! ((HUGS))

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  3. Sarah SequinsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Your post makes me happy. I think there needs to be more celebration of real beauty. The sort of beauty that doesn't come from a manicure and hair dye, but from kindness.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. Sarah SequinsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      PS: I forgot to say that your jewelry is beautiful! I'm loving the flower earrings.

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    2. SoulsFireDesignsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:59 AM

      Thank you so much! It's so wonderful to find so many warm and sweet women! True beauty comes from within and I think remembering that is so good for us! Thank you for commenting and for reading!!!

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  4. LolaMarch 22, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    What a delightful post! Not only are YOU beautiful, but your jewelry is beautiful as well. You are beauty squared! =D I hope we someday get a chance to meet in person because I would love to experience that kind and joyful spirit of yours first hand! Thanks for sharing your beauty with us!

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    1. SoulsFireDesignsMarch 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM

      Oh, Lola! Thank you so much! You are so kind to me! I hope we get to meet too!!! It would be so wonderful to meet you! You are definitely one of the women I was talking about! <3 <3

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  5. JLYNNJEWELSMarch 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Ahh - my sweet Polyanna Soul Sister...I am SO HAPPY to have "met" you in this vast e-world of people. It is truly amazing to me to "find" people (like you) that are kindred spirits isn't it? Whenever I read your posts no matter who's wall or blog they may be on...you always make me smile. And despite whatever hardships or storms we may have to go through...it's so comforting to know that there is someone there that totally "gets" it and understands. Comfort and Kindess has no bounds. And this type of "beautiful" is the kind that has no doubts or harbors resentments either. It simply just "is" - and I'm so happy to have found that in you...<3 - is any wonder why people love your jewelry too? Afterall...our Art is an extension of what lies within us - the Beauty and Kindness <3
    Big hugs - and thanks for making me smile today - Love you!
    ME

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    1. SoulsFireDesignsMarch 23, 2012 at 6:07 PM

      ((((HUGS)))) Oh, Janice, you made me cry! Thank you, I feel exactly the same way about you! I am just so happy to have a friend in you, you make my world a brighter place... I am so so GLAD to have you in my life! I love you so, sweet friend. Let us spread our gladness!! <3 <3

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  6. LesleyMarch 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Well Polyanna Justman, you can thank your mother for passing on that inner beauty and Grace to her daughter because that's what I see in you. Always something positive and uplifting to say and a spirit of generosity. You may have to feature yourself!

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    1. SoulsFireDesignsMarch 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM

      Awww, Lesley! Thank you, thank you, you are so sweet to me! (((HUGS))) You are definitely one of the women who has shown me such inspiration and generosity! <3 <3 <3

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