Modesty really is something that can make someone more attractive. With spring break and swimsuit season just around the corner I was reminded of this speech given by a young woman about modesty. It's one of my favorite speeches ever given. I know she is mostly promoting her clothing range but I am still amazed by this girl! Just watch it. I am struck every time by the message she gives. She is amazing!
I said you'd love it! (if not then there is no point in you reading any further)
Not only are clothes getting tighter and weirder, but they are also getting shorter and smaller. Although not all people have the same views on modesty, no matter what, I think it is important to portray yourself in a way that you will not be ashamed of in ten years time.
You are responsible for how people see you. The world is so judgmental these days that portraying your own image has become an everyday task. Do you really want others to see you in a way you never want to be seen? Shopping for decent clothes is like searching for treasure: when you find modest clothing buy it! usually just when i find something that is just long enough and doesn't look like the pioneers wore it (I still respect my ancestors that crossed the plains but that doesn't mean we share the same fashion sense) I am always amazed to see people dress in a way that portrays to the world that they are someone of grace and elegance, someone of virtue. Don't get me wrong, I still respect those who don't dress like me because there is no need to judge. Nobody is perfect! I sure am not. I'm just finding it really hard to put into words what modesty means to me without sounding like a freaky church girl that everyone avoids so sorry for the rambling. This speech really just sums up all that I think about when it comes to modesty. I as a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have a pretty unique stand on modesty (for example all of my clothes cover my shoulders and are knee length...hence why it takes me forever to find cute fashionable modest clothes....and trying to find a decent prom dress has been a nightmare!) The reason modesty is most inportant to me is the respect I have for my heavenly father who gave each and everyone of us a body. He loves us and gave us a body so we can experience life on earth to the fullest. We can run, cilmb, laugh, hug and enjoy all things life has in store for us. I am so blessed to have a healthy strong body and have decided to show how grateful I am by dressing in a way that shows how much I love my heavenly father and all he has done for me. I hope you think more about how you protray yourselves in the world. And I also hope that you can be opround of who you are. Please remember this: We are all loved more than you can imagine! Best wishes, Reilly Michele
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