Inner beauty is the best kind of beauty anybody can possess. To achieve it, we need to put in more time and effort. Unlike looking good physically, achieving inner beauty can take many years—even a whole lifetime to achieve.

Still, the process of attaining it can be very enlightening and fulfilling and it is never too late to get started (if you haven’t already). All it takes is to know and follow the secrets of inner beauty as discussed below:

#1: Know and develop your inner self.

This is the most important secret of inner beauty. It all starts here. You need to be truthfully honest with yourself at this point. This is crucial if you really want to know your inner self and progress to the next step.

Start by creating an awareness of your passions and your gifts. You may want to think about what you are naturally good at and start doing this as often as you can. You may want to be involved in activities or organizations that nurture and develop your talent. Example, if you are naturally good at organizing events, you may want to volunteer to organize an activity in your neighborhood. In this way, you feel good because you are doing something you excel in, or at least are good at. People will definitely notice your talent and appreciate you for it.

#2 Motivate yourself by positive affirmations.

Reinforce awareness of your inner self by repeating positive affirmations every day. Positive affirmation may come in the form of repeating positive words, actions, behavior and attitude until it gets incorporated into your system. Example, tell yourself everyday that you are good at organizing events; then actually be involved in organizing an event and do it well. Simply put, it is a matter of constantly thinking and behaving in such a manner that the end result is you becoming who you want to be.

#3 Pray and meditate regularly

Prayer and meditation also help to cultivate and nurture your inner beauty. This is another secret of inner beauty that should be done regularly. Set aside time every day for prayer, reflection and meditation. Back this up by doing good deeds, showing compassion to others and appreciating their inner beauty. In so doing, we become attractive in the eyes of both God and men.

Our youthful beauty eventually fades away but inner beauty just grows richer with time. It’s never too late to start developing your inner beauty. Take the first step and follow the secrets of inner beauty above.