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This is the read that goes along with the Hierarchy of Beauty
We all need a standard of beauty in which to measure ourselves. And, although is in the eye of the beholder, what do I want to be the most beautiful part of me?
Here's a breakdown of the meaning and intent behind each line:
"We all need a standard of beauty in which to measure ourselves."
Humans naturally seek ideals or standards, something to aspire to or use as a mirror for self-assessment. It's not necessarily about societal beauty norms, but about having internal reference points that guide our growth and self-perception.
"And, although beauty remains in the eye of the beholder..."
This line accepts the subjectivity of beauty, reminding everyone that what one person sees as beautiful may differ from what another person sees as beautiful. It sets the tone for a personal, values-based definition of beauty.
"What do I want to be the most beautiful part of me?"
This question shifts the conversation inward, moving away from external validation and toward self-defined beauty rooted in what matters most to the person.
The poem:
"I want my BODY to be drop-dead gorgeous."
Everyone has a desire for physical health and attractiveness. My desire is presented here as the starting point, not the pinnacle. It validates for me the importance of self-care, health, and presentation.
"I want my FACE to be more beautiful than my body."
The face often symbolizes expression, emotion, our identity and journey in life. Wanting my face to outshine my body suggests a deeper desire for warmth, presence, and emotional resonance to be even more compelling than physical form.
"I want my SOUL to be more beautiful than my face."
Here the shift moves sharply inward. The soul represents thoughts, feelings, emotional depth, choices, decisions, character, integrity and compassion. This expresses a yearning for inner beauty and goodness to surpass physical charm.
"I want my SPIRIT to be more beautiful than my soul."
The spirit transcends even the soul. It refers to my connection to God, purpose, peace, and divine presence. This final layer expresses the desire for the highest form of beauty. The kind that reflects eternal, unshakable, spiritual wholeness.
Overall, this is a powerful meditation on aspirational beauty , redefining it from the outside in, and ultimately upward. It shows a journey from valuing the physical, to appreciating emotional and moral beauty, to finally pursuing spiritual depth.
It encourages personal growth, divine alignment, and holistic self-love which is a kind of beauty that can’t be seen, only felt.
In summary, here is the blueprint of Dr. Jill’ Hierarchy of Beauty:
Spirit (My relationship to God)
|Soul (My thoughts, my feelings, my emotions, my choices, my decisions)
|Face (My story)
|Body (My foundation)
“Let every layer of me be beautiful, but let the most radiant part of me be the one that connects me to God, a presence greater than myself.”