about the project
In our society, beauty has become a brand. It’s sexy. It’s skinny. It has flawless skin.
If you’ve watched a movie, read a magazine, or listened to the radio in the past decade, this isn’t new information. You’ve passed the magazines and billboards of digitally altered women, and clearly heard the message,
“You’ll never be quite good enough.”
For a long time I have criticized myself against this impossible standard, questioning in my heart if I was beautiful. I’ve spent years feeling insecure, dissatisfied with the way God created me, because I don’t measure up to this standard.
But in the past year I have realized something, the standard is wrong. Beauty isn’t something that can be airbrushed or photo shopped. It’s not a certain look or body type. It’s much more than that.
The goal of this project was to highlight a different type of beauty, a kind you won‘t find in magazine. It’s a confident, strong, creative, and unique. It’s found in womans' heart and it shines through her eyes. It glorifies the Creator.
These women exemplify this beauty and have graciously shared their hearts on the subject. I hope you enjoy their wisdom and realize that
you are beautiful.
Lydia
Lydia
Lydia is a mother, grandmother, and wife. Last year, her husband of over 50 years passed away. She enjoys cooking, talking, and gardening.
What do you think beauty is?
“Beautiful life, beautiful children. I’m not thinking of a beautiful person, I’m thinking about how beautiful everything can be.”
What do you think is beautiful in a woman?
“Cleanliness and always looking upward for a better life. She should think about the meaning of life. It would help a lot if she would think life itself is beautiful. I would like to live another 20, 30, years, if I could. I’m going to try my best to stay that way.”
Lydia
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