What makes you feel beautiful/handsome?
Backstory
I have Irish skin. It doesn't tan, it burns. Normally, when I go to the beach, I am super self-conscious of how pale I am. This weekend, we brought our baby to the beach for the first time and I didn't think about my skin at all because I was too excited, watching our little boy experience something new. For a while, the two of us just sat in the shallow water and let the waves gently sweep up over our legs and holding this cautiously curious little boy in my arms, I felt more beautiful than I ever have in my life. Like this is the culmination of all I am meant to be - motherhood, being a mama lion and caring for this innocent, sweet little boy, makes me feel beautiful. by Wench in Six Words Questions on Jun 25, 2012 | 
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Comments
treehugger says,
What a sweet image. Motherhood has a way of changing not only how you see yourself, but how you see others, and the world. Every little thing that happens in your day is new and exciting, filled with wonder and beauty. It really makes you appreciate the world in a whole new way. Enjoy every moment!Wench says,
Isn't it great?! Even when I was up multiple times a night and felt like six hours was sleeping in, I still just loved holding him and watching him learn new things. I occasionally miss the freedom I had before but it doesn't come close to how fulfilling and wonderful being a mom is.marymc says,
I felt so beautiful while pregnant. More recently, I feel beautiful when the hubby looks at me a certain way.accidentaltourist says,
I love your story, Wench. This is going to sound so sexist (which is so not me), but I think as a female, the moments I feel most beautiful are when I am living the roles that only a woman can....as mother, as nurturer, as caregiver, as lover.Wench says,
I don't think it's sexist at all. I believe in the empowerment of women but I think we've robbed ourselves of the ability to embrace and enjoy femininity and the beauty in that.accidentaltourist says,
Wise words. I agree. :)