The Beauty Paradox
[image credit: sweet Becca]
These are links to articles and resources I used in preparing a lesson called:
“The Beauty Paradox: The Surprising Relationship between Righteousness, Self-Image and Power”
Here is a link to the blog post that summarizes the lesson content.
These reference listed below explore modesty, the sanctity of the body, the power of virtue and having the Lord’s image in our countenance, deep beauty, confidence, and our ongoing call to be disciples of Christ in all that we do (and wear).
For The Strength of Youth: Dress and Appearance
Remember Who You Are! Elaine S. Dalton, General Young Women’s President
Modesty: A Timeless Principle for All By Silvia H. Allred First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
Mothers and Daughters, M. Russell Ballard Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Guardians of Virtue, Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President
Stay on the Path,Elaine S. Dalton ,First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency
My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord ,Susan W. Tanner, Recently Released Young Women General President
To Young Women, Jeffrey R. Holland, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The Sanctity of the Body , Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President
The Sanctity of Womanhood, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Stay on the High Road , Gordon B. Hinckley. President of the Church
More than Hemlines and Haircuts By Joseph Walker
To Clothe a Temple By John S. Tanner
The Body as a Blessing By John S. Tanner
Personal Purity , Jeffrey R. Holland Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
“The Death of Pretty,” Pat Archbold, National Catholic Register
“Should Christian Women Wear Bikinis?”, Jason Evert, YouTube video
“Beauty by Adobe”, YouTube video
Bonnie
January 19, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Thank you for sharing this information. Our YW leaders are currently addressing this subject through a 5th Sunday lesson coming up. I wanted to ask you what you would think about coming and addressing a bistake standards night for us or something similar in Nephi Utah. We recently thought we had the girls who have created the Beauty Redefined campaign lined up, but through miscommunication, this fell through. I really feel this still needs to be addressed and when I saw that you recently spoke on this, I just thought I would ask. I will check with the stake leaders and see if this is something they are interested in if you would be willing. If you cannot, I understand. You can email me at bonbon251 at gmail dot com. Thanks again for sharing your time and talents with us!