You should feel beautiful and you should feel safe. What you

Hear the wisdom of Stacy London, who speaks not merely of clothing or fashion, but of the very sanctity of the human spirit: “You should feel beautiful and you should feel safe. What you surround yourself with should bring you peace of mind and peace of spirit.” These words, though spoken in a modern tongue, carry the fragrance of ancient truth. For beauty, safety, and peace are not luxuries but necessities; they are the pillars upon which the human soul stands upright, strong, and radiant. Without them, the heart falters and the spirit grows weary.

To feel beautiful is not vanity, but recognition of one’s worth. The ancients said that every person bears within them a spark of the divine, and to see that spark is to honor oneself. Too often, the world seeks to cloak us in shame, to tell us we are unworthy of beauty, unworthy of dignity. Yet London’s words remind us that beauty is not a distant prize but a truth we must embrace daily. To feel beautiful is to carry the confidence of the soul outward, a light that no darkness can extinguish.

To feel safe is the second necessity. Without safety, beauty cannot bloom. A flower cannot open in soil shaken by storm, nor can a heart unfold when it fears harm. Safety is the ground of trust, the assurance that one can rest without fear. History has shown us the price of its absence. In times of war, even the most radiant souls dim beneath the shadow of danger. But when communities provide safety—when families shelter, when societies protect—the human spirit rises, daring once again to love, to create, to dream.

Consider the story of the women of Liberia, who, in the midst of civil war, gathered together in white garments to pray and to protest for peace. They surrounded themselves with unity and faith when the world around them was burning. Though they had little, they created for each other a space of safety, and from that sanctuary grew strength. Their courage helped to end the conflict and usher in new hope. They prove the truth of London’s words: what we build around us—whether despair or harmony—shapes the destiny of our spirit.

Peace of mind and peace of spirit are the crown of this teaching. It is not enough to survive; one must also find stillness within. To be surrounded by beauty and safety is to dwell in an environment where the heart may rest and the mind may quiet its storms. The ancients sought this through temples and gardens, creating spaces where the soul could remember its harmony with the cosmos. We, too, must choose what we allow into our lives: the voices we listen to, the spaces we inhabit, the relationships we nurture. Each of these can either disturb or sustain our inner peace.

The lesson, then, is clear: guard the circle of your life. Choose carefully what you allow to surround you. Seek companions who uplift, not those who tear down. Fill your home with symbols of beauty that remind you of your worth. Cultivate routines and rituals that give you peace of mind, whether through prayer, meditation, art, or stillness. And above all, protect your spirit by walking away from what poisons your peace.

So, children of tomorrow, carry this wisdom with you: you should feel beautiful, you should feel safe, and you should live in peace. Do not wait for the world to grant these gifts—build them around yourself, and offer them to others. For a world where every soul feels beautiful, safe, and at peace is a world without war, a world without despair, a world radiant with harmony. This is the teaching of Stacy London, and it is a call to surround ourselves not with fear or chaos, but with love, dignity, and the quiet strength of peace.