You are beautiful and worthy. Do not listen to the lies.

From a story I did NOT include in my book. About a woman who deserves our attention and honor; who invites us to acknowledge what is and always has been true.

Beauty is not caused. It is. ~ Emily Dickinson

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Here is an old, old story:

Once upon a time there were two sisters, Rachel and Leah. Rachel was more beautiful than Leah—or so we’ve been told. One day a man arrived in their town and was immediately captivated by Rachel. He asked her father what he must do to have her as h…