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I
often need the reminder that beauty is in the eye of the
beholder, as we often overlook many “beautiful” aspects
of life. While we may fret over a new wrinkle, do we
think about the many laughs we experienced to achieve
that wrinkle? Seriously, that wrinkle is well-earned!
It’s just like my treasured Ralph Lauren flannel shirt I bought on
a family trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming more than 30 years ago. It’s
torn, frayed, and lovingly patched, but to me it’s beautiful. This
happy shirt has traveled the world and shared so many memories,
been my comfort during tough times and provided me with a feeling
of happiness. You may not think it’s all that, but I love it!
What are we looking at each day that society considers to be
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ugly, but really is beautifully made?
At the recent Gracie’s Awards I saw Linda Perry perform the
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In the happy shirt with my cute
husband in Oceanside, California.
hit she wrote for Christina Aguilera, “Beautiful.” WOW! What a
powerful song! I want to share with you some of the lyrics.
I am beautiful no matter what they say.
Words can't bring me down.
I am beautiful in every single way.
Yes, words can't bring me down...Oh no.
So don't you bring me down today.
No matter what we do
No matter what we say
We're the song inside the tune
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Full of beautiful mistakes.
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What have you treasured for more than 30 years that is still beautiful? How do you embrace
your beautiful mistakes? What’s your happy shirt?
—LYNNE McNEES, ISPA PRESIDENT
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