June 27, 2008
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The question was posed to me recently…who is your earthly role model or inspiration? This question stumped me. It made me think days afterward…who was or has been my inspiration? Now, like most girls I said my mother, because she truly is the beautiful example I have longed to follow and become since birth. Her smile, laugh, and insight spill over such wisdom into my life! I also have taken pride in being comfortable in who God made me to be—an individual, a separate thumbprint, a unique blueprint. However, I believe in order to truly become and blossom into a rare rose or exotic flower one needs an earthly example to follow….someone to look at and say, she got it right. I want to study her and live life even better than she did! 
I would have to say that I aspire to be a woman of elegance. The definition itself means so many different things: stylishness, grace, sophistication, class, and refinement. When one thinks of elegance the thought of Princess Diana and Grace Kelly automatically come to mind. Yes, I thought of those two beautiful women as well when I pictured the word elegance. But, what is it about them that make them pristine? Is it their smiles, posture, flawless complexion, crystal clear eyes, look of innocence, submissive nature, and love for others? Yes, I believe it is all of the above. As a woman, I believe we should long to be all of these things.
One does not have to be a princess to possess elegance. It emerges from the inside. It is a heart condition. A woman of class respects herself and the people around her. She is not self-seeking, easily angered, or harsh. Crude words do not come out of her mouth because she knows her vocabulary is much more sophisticated than dirty words used in haste. She speaks slowly and intentionally. She cares about the person and not their status. She is truly interested in investing in the person and does not seek out an individual for private productivity. She is wise and always thinks before she acts. She is cautious, attentive, and assertive.
She knows her potential and walks with her head held high. She is unashamed—for she knows her worth outweighs caves of African diamonds and rubies. Her smile illuminates the room. Her positivity could ignite a flame encased in ice. She is mellow and expresses joy by her spirited countenance. In opposition to popular belief, jewels on the head and a golden scepter are not the defining marks of a genuine woman of elegance. Mother Teresa was a woman of elegance. Her face, though weathered and worn possessed character and strength. Her eyes sparkled with the light from above. Kindness flooded her face with irreplaceable exquisiteness. She was a gem in the midst of the chaos around her. She gave her life so that others might have hope. A woman of grace gives hope in the darkness. It is never dark around her for she possesses the light of life in her heart. She spreads this warmth to those around her and ignites faith in the hearts of many. She is an icon—a model for those around her. Yes, this places a picture frame around her life; but, she should enjoy being under observation—for where much is given, much is required.
I long to be this picture of elegance and grace! I want gems to line my spirit and the sparkle of thousands of diamonds to reside in the pupils of my eyes. Let the lace of dignity drape from my gown and my hair flow in the winds of such blessing! I want to place the shoes of this charge on my feet and walk toward this aim—to evolve into a woman of elegance.
The wisest woman you talk with is ignorant of something that you know; but an elegant woman never forgets her elegance.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
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