Angola lies on the content of Africa between Namibia, Zambia, DR Congo and the Atlantic Ocean. The newly crowned Miss Universe is Miss Angola, 25 year old, Leila Lopes. What stood out is not that she comes from an African Country but that she is extremely secure in who she is and where she comes from. Her response to the question on what she would change about her physical characteristics if she could.
"I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty," she told the judges and the audience. "I have acquired many wonderful principles from my family, and I plan to follow those through the rest of my life."
Lisa Lopes Miss Universe is satisfied with who she is… most of us would have a list of things that we would want to change about ourselves. No matter how beautiful, well shaped or perfect we are or are told by others. We lose sight at times on what is truly important like inner beauty, values, and the importance of family. Yes Miss Universe is beautiful, intelligent but she has not lost sight of the important things. Those of us raising young girls or just have the power to reach young girls should empower them with that simple quote that we all have “inner beauty” that we should cultivate are lives and spirituality with.
We should also understand that family will motivate us good, bad or motivate us and help us understand were we come from. At times I get saw caught up on what is on the inside that I forget that there is more to myself. Constantly trying to change what I see in the mirror I loose sight that I am good at so many other things. Raising daughter’s I have slowly become less critical about myself and focusing on activities that improve, they mind body and improve relationships with family and friends. The important things in life! Wishing Miss Universe/Miss Angola and wonderful reign in 2011/2012 and thanking her for such a powerful statement.
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