Mirror, mirror on the wall, who ās the fairest of them all?
When I look in the mirror I want to see more than just a pretty face. I want to see a woman radiating with pleasantness because she has the following qualities.
I want to see a woman of confidence. It means she trusts herself and everything she has and sheās never embarrassed to share them with others. She can speak her thoughts not minding what other people will say. She can walk proud and tall despite the many odds going against her or the high level of pressure aiming to crush her spirit. She can smile to everyone even to strangers. She asks for help when needed because she believes that will not make her lesser.
I want to see a woman whoās happy. And they say thatās the best make up. One can have the reddest lipstick but when that happy curve is missing on her mouth, it wonāt do the works. Itās the joy that comes from within. Itās being happy in everything she does and everything she sees that will give her peace which is really attractive. Itās the kind of beauty that wonāt perish. Itās laughing at the simple things, laughing even at herself. Itās refreshing. Itās invigorating because it inspires other people to be happy as well.

Thank you Ms. Elsa for showing me in your own simple way what happiness means. Mishoo!!! š
I want to see a woman of power. The power to lead. The power to give. The power to make sound decisions for the goodness of many. Itās being impartial. Itās being just. It means looking after the ones who are under her. It means supporting them and standing by their side. It means making allowance for their mistakes because she knows they will get better. It means passing on what she knows so that in time they can lead, too.
I want to see a strong woman. And with this I mean not only physically. Itās having the strength to keep going even the waves are going against her. She stands mighty and firm no matter how big and serious the adversities the world offers. Yes she stumbles and falls every now and then but then she doesnāt get discouraged. She stands up, puts herself together, and keeps moving. She doesnāt stop. She never gives up.
I want to see a woman of courage. The courage to do things even when sheās afraid, even when sheās doubting, even when success is uncertain. Itās having the guts to audition her dreams. Itās trying many different unexplored routes to fulfil her personal legend. The world belongs to the bold. I think thatās beautiful. š
I want to see a woman whoās driven. It means working hard. It means being purposive. She sets goals and she meets them one by one as scheduled. It means doing serious stuff and doing it the right way. It means choosing to learn more and being open to commit mistakes in the process of learning. It means having dreams and being aggressive to make them within her reach. It means not leaving things to chance and not letting others steal your destiny.
I want to see a woman whoās honest. It means not allowing lies to slip from her mouth. It means not letting these lies ruin other peopleās lives. It means she can be true to herself. Itās showing who she really is even when sheās flawed, despite her many weaknesses. It means being ready to admit wrongdoings even when itās hard, even when itās scary, even when she fears being ridiculed or laughed at.
I want to see a woman of service. She never lets an opportunity to help others pass. She offers her hands even when no one is asking for it. She has a heart for the needy and she is selfless. She helps without asking for anything in return. She helps because she can and she wants to. She helps because she wants to bring joy and hope to other peopleās lives.
I want to see a woman whoās principled. She knows her truth and she values them. She has her own beliefs. She sticks to them and doesnāt wave them even when tempted. Her decisions may not always be the popular choice but then she fights for what she thinks is right. She knows what she can compromise. She knows what should remain untouched. She does not blur the line.
I want to see a woman who loves. Her heart is filled with it, overflowing in fact that sheās always ready to share it with others. Sheās adorned by gentleness and a quiet spirit. Everything she does is worthy of praise because she does it with love. She chooses to do it even when itās hard. She forgives. She is generous. She understands. Sheās kind.
There are times when I look in the mirror and I donāt think Iām beautiful. There are moments when I feel unappreciated and small. But good thing You never fail to remind me Iām perfectly fine. That You look past my imperfections. That You see no blemish in me. š Ā That my inner beauty wonāt waste away. That Iām precious because Iām Yours. I pray that as I work on the many scars, insecurities, and shortcomings Ā I have You guide me and You show Your glowing face to me. This way I will never forget what I should strive to become like. Help me so that when I look in the mirror, I will see a woman radiating and smiling because of these qualities that no one can take away. As days go by, I know that this image I see will grow completely beautiful as it slowly yet surely takes Your image. š
I believe that one day I will grow very old. My skin will dry. My hair will turn white. I claim that with the long, happy and fruitful life I will live, these few words will be enough to tell my story to others.
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed. (Proverbs 3:15-18)Ā