I am reading Fascinating Womanhood by Helen Andelin again now that I am married. I read parts before I was married but I think I need a refresher.
Appearently men don't really care how beautiful, superficial, or dolled up you are. They don't care how fat or skinny. They actually fall in love with and are attracted to a whole different set of characteristics.
F.W. says THE IDEAL WOMAN from a man's point of view has 2 sets of qualitities.
The Angelic Qualities: Understand Men, Has Inner Happiness, Has a Worthy Character, Is a Domestic Goddess. These qualities "awaken a feeling near worship. They bring a man peace and happiness".
The Human Qualities: Is Feminine, Radiates Happiness, Has Radiant Health, Is Childlike. These qualities "fascinate, amuse, enchant, and arouse a tender desire to protect and shelther".
So, the book has me identify which qualities I already posess and how to enhance the others.
Assignment #1: In becoming the Ideal Woman, you are not starting at zero. Take a good look at yourself and you'll find things to appreciate. Write down 25 things you like about yourself.
1. I am friendly 2. I am a good cook 3. I am usually high spirited and energetic 4. I have good skin 5. I am smart 6. I am organized 7. I am giving 8. I take care of myself 9. I am helpful 10. I am willing to give advice 11. I have cute toes 12. I am a good teacher 13. I am creative 14. I have good cleanign skills 15. I like to smile 16. I finish projects 17. I like my height 18. I am forgiving 19. I can do hard things 20. I am a good dancer 21. I am honest 22. I am punctual 23. I am accepting 24. I have good ideas 25. I have pretty eyes.
Ok, It is not that easy. Maybe some of these are lame and kind of generic. I challenege you to write down 25 things you like about yourself. I know I added some outter appearance qualitites but I have to remind myself that I was so happy to come to earth to obtain a BODY!! I wanted it so badly, and sometimes here on earth I have only bad things to say about it. I think it is important to love some of those physical things too. It is so easy for us to think of the things we lack but I challenege you to re-examine the qualities do you already possess!!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Fascinating Womanhood
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