I was and I know back in the day it’s always a compliment but I thought I’d look it up…
Being described as a handsome woman is generally a positive compliment that highlights a striking, strong, and dignified appearance. [1, 2]
What “Handsome” Means for Women
Stately and Poised: The term usually describes a woman with strong, striking features and an imposing presence rather than a delicate or dainty look.
Health and Vitality: According to the Britannica Dictionary, calling a woman handsome suggests she looks healthy, capable, and vibrant. [1, 2]
Potential Advantages
Commanding Respect: A stately bearing and strong features naturally project confidence and authority in social or professional settings.
Standing Out: A distinct and classic look makes a person memorable and unique in a crowd.
Potential Challenges
Challenging Norms: Because this description departs from soft or fragile beauty ideals, it can occasionally invite confusion from people with rigid or outdated expectations.
Intimidation: A powerful physical presence can sometimes make others feel hesitant to approach.
Every emotion is feedback from your inner world. Start decoding your feelings, and you’ll start understanding yourself and opening new doors.
As you do so, keep these 3 things in mind:
1) Each emotion is a signal, not a flaw.
The goal isn’t to eliminate difficult feelings but to interpret their message so you can respond with awareness instead of suppression.
2) Avoiding emotions delays their lessons.
Ignoring discomfort doesn’t make it disappear, but it will bury insight. Facing what you feel with curiosity allows transformation where avoidance only extends pain.
3) Self-leadership begins with emotional fluency.
Recognizing what your emotions are trying to communicate builds emotional intelligence. The more fluently you interpret them, the more effectively you can regulate and redirect them toward growth.
Now read it one more time with these insights in mind…
Listen to Your Emotions
ANGER says, “Look into what you’re afraid to lose.”
GUILT says, “You’re not aligned with your values.”
FEAR says, “You’re being challenged to grow.”
SHAME says, “Work on your sense of self-worth.”
ANXIETY says, “Learn to quiet your mind.”
REGRET says, “There’s an opportunity to change course.”
I call in Saint Germaines Violet flame to transmute negativity, El Moryas column of light for protection, Archangel Metatrons Cube for cleansing and awakening, Archangel Uriel’s divine torch to light the highest and best path before me, Archangel Raphael’s emerald green healing light, and Archangel Michael’s sword of light to cut away all that no longer serves.
Catching a disease from your first boyfriend that leads you not to be able to have children;
Mentally abused by other boyfriends to make you think you were not enough;
Raped at gun point just knowing you were going to die and are ready – you’ve come to peace with it;
Surviving Cancer; and
Ones father going to prison for abusing another. You were unable to put him away before for his abuse of you… all the red tape and laws made it impossible.
My response, inner strength. That takes a lot of faith, a lot of strength and courage to face this life after all that has happened.
Stay strong Angels. Life is a gift and worth fighting for and exploring.