Operation Beautiful
The response to Operation Beautiful has been so positive that I have created a new blog just for the mission. Go to http://www.operationbeautiful.com/ to read the latest notes!
One of my biggest personal crusades is ending Fat Talk. If my little blog only does one productive thing, I hope it helps readers realize how truly toxic fat talk is — it hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I want to reach as many people as possible with my End the Fat Talk message. If you’ve never read my Fat Talk page, check it out here.
Recently, I stumbled upon the Gives Me Hope website, and I was inspired to start my own random act of kindness crusade — Operation Beautiful.
Operation Beautiful is simple: all you need is a pen and a piece of paper.
I’ve begun leaving positive messages on the mirrors of public restrooms — at work, at the gym, at the grocery store. I scribble down whatever comes to mind — "You are beautiful!" or "You are amazing just the way you are!"
My goal is to leave as many Operation Beautiful notes as I can. Maybe some people read them and just smile, but I bet some people are truly touched by the effort of a random stranger.
If you want to join the mission, send me an e-mail at seebriderun@gmail.com with a photograph of your Operation Beautiful note or a description of your experience, and I’ll post it on my blog and on this page! And feel free to spread the word on your blog as well!
Join the movement and send me a photo of your Operation Beautiful note at seebriderun@gmail.com. And go to www.OperationBeautiful.com to read the latest notes!
Posted by: Caitlin 142 comments
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:00 am
This is a wonderful idea! I'm going to do it!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Caitlin–you are such a beautiful soul! Your inspirational ideas keep getting better and better. Spreading positivity is a gift of yours!
<3 amy
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:05 am
i like this idea a lot!
i suggest you start a flickr group to post these photos as well, for max exposure. that way folks can just tag photos operation beautiful and they can all be seen as a set of inspirational pics!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:06 am
This is such a great movement! Thanks for the great idea, I can't wait to do this!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Such a touching idea! You can be sure New Yorkers will start seeing notes like these all over the city soon
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:13 am
I love this idea!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:18 am
I LOVE that idea, and the next time I'm out and about in a public place, I'm going to leave my own note, which of course I'll tell you about!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Wonderful.
I am SO going to start doing this.
HelpMeghanRun.com
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:20 am
What a great idea. I know that would make me smile if I saw it. You seem like such a caring person, Caitlin. I just love this blog
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I love this idea! I know I struggle with fat talk all the time, and seeing your post really made me smile!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:24 am
i LOVE it
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:24 am
What a great idea! I get so sad and uncomfortable when I hear my female co-workers taking about how much weight they need to lose or how fat they feel after eating lunch. I want to tell them "Stop! You're perfect just the way you are".
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:24 am
This is such a great idea, I'm totally in and will be posting about it on my blog to help spread the word
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Caitlin, I think this is a fabulous idea! Fat talk truly does hurt us all, and I love how you're fighting it, one post it at a time. I may have to leave one at work.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:32 am
I'm guilty of fat talk and you're right, it's so destructive and there's completely no need for it. So i'm definitely up for 'Operation Beautiful'. I'll keep you posted…
http://www.smallchangesaddup.wordpress.com
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Cool idea – for sure!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:34 am
you are freaking awesome.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:44 am
i LOVE LOVE LOVE this — thank you so much for sharing it and DOING it, i am blown away by your commitment to this idea and i think you're amazing for doing it!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:52 am
This is the COOLEST idea I have ever heard of!!! Seriously I would be DELIGHTED to see a note in a public place like that. Im so doing this!
Will shout it out tonight!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:55 am
AWESOME idea Caitlin!!!
I bet you make a ton of ladies smile! I know you just made me smile!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:55 am
This is truly a magnificent idea, Caitlin! You are awesome!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:57 am
honestly Caitlin i am just in love with you and the message you are trying to convey.. this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for spreading the positivity, girl!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:03 am
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen! I'm totally inspired by you.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:04 am
You are so awesome for coming up with this! I have a feeling it is going to be big!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I really love that. That is such a wonderful thing to do. Go you!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:28 am
this is seriously such a cute idea! i'm in love with it lol i'm definitely going to be leaving some notes around the city
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:30 am
AWESOME IDEA! You should leave the website on the bottom of the note so that people get where it's coming from and will pass it along if they love it!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Oh my gosh, what a great idea! I would definately smile if I came across one of those notes. I'm going to start too!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:42 am
That is truly one of the best ideas! That would make my day for sure if I see it somewhere unexpectedly!
I am in!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Sounds like an awesome idea! I might even leave myself one too!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:03 am
What a fantastic idea!
americangourmande.wordpress.com
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:03 am
OMG… this is a great idea. I always have post-its in my bag, I'll definitely join in!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:06 am
What an awesome idea! I think I'll be doing this soon…
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:23 am
This reminded me of when my boyfriend drew a circle on the mirror in his bathroom, put an arrow pointing to it and wrote "See a beautiful face here"
That made me smile! Sometimes I write notes to myself at home, but I should do it more often
Great idea
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Awesome idea. I'm in!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:39 am
You are a sweetheart.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Check out: http://www.thedressingroomproject.org
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
eliza – oh sweet! im so glad there are other people doing this too!!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Oh my gosh. You have no idea how perfect the timing of this post is for me.
Last night, after a little too much food indulgence I burst into tears, and wallowed in self pity, calling myself fat, feeling terrible and ugly. It was awful. It was also stupid! I'm happy to report that I feel much better today, but, I've still been battling that feeling of "fat/ugly" all morning and it's terrible–I know how ridiculous and how damaging it is–i KNOW that, but, it's a habit–albeit, a bad one, but, a habit!
Anyways, thanks, this really hit home.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
this is beautiful. i am in awe!
i'm heading out to buy some new gym pants, and i am so leaving a post-it in the dressing room!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
such a great idea. When I lived in the dorms in college, my RA used to write messages like that on our mirrors!
btw I love that last note!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
What a sweet and inspiring quest! I think all women could use a little boost now and then. Why are we so hard on ourselves when we would NEVER be so cruel to our friends? Can't wait to start spreading the message!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
what an amazing idea!! I love it! I am going to do it too!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
What an inspiring idea, Caitlin! I love how you are always so positive
I want to leave a positive note now… maybe I'll start with my own bathroom!
I'll mention this on my post tonight!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Love it! I will be doing this!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
This is awesome Caitlin! What a great idea. I am definitely going to start doing this. Thanks for always being so inspiring
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
It's things like this that make you my favorite blogger!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
What an awesome idea, I'd love to do this!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
You made me cry!!!! What a great idea! I'm sooooo doing this!!!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
very cool! nice concept.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
This is such a good idea! I'm getting some Post-Its today. Your blog just keeps getting better and better.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Such a great idea, Caitlin!!!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
This is a fabulous idea and bless you darling for making women feel loved, respected, and knowing that beauty is not only on the outside, but the inside too! I'm going to check out this website!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Caitlin, this is awesome. I'm doing this TODAY!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I was in a restroom on my college campus, and someone had written: "Remember that you are beautiful" on the toilet paper dispenser. It really makes me smile every time I see it
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
what a sweet idea!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Omg Caitlin, you are an absolute angel! I love this idea way more than you would ever know! It is time for women of all ages, sizes, and colors to come together and love each other and themselves for who they are and stop all envy, jealously, and negativity!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
That's a great idea and I see it's already catching on! I'm gunna keep a post-it on me for next time I'm somewhere public
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
It says "awesome" in the bible?
Caitlin, this is a great idea!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
what an amazing idea! I am going to keep post its in my purse so i can post a note anywhere !
http://strivingforbalance.wordpress.com/
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
What a great idea! I'll have to start doing this.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I love it! I'm totally doing this and am passing it along!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Love this idea! I can't wait to do it!!!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I just finished reading Jessica Weiner's "Life Doesn't Begin 5 pounds From Now" and was just blogging about this subject! Thanks for posting.
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I think this is a great idea, but I hope people cleaning the bathroom/dressing room don't take them down!!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Such a great idea- I want to do this tomorrow!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
caitlin I love this, I will so jump on the wagon:) LOVE THE POSITIVENESS!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Oh my worrrrd what a friggin amazing idea!! I love it, can't wait to do it. I create little posts its with nice things on them for my parents and scatter them around their house when i visit, it's fun!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Caitlin, thank you once again for your inspirational message. You are such an incredible blogger and role model for healthy eating. Struggling with an eating disorder, I visit your blog frequently for inspiration and guidance. I've added you to my blog roll at caloriesdonthavefangs.blogspot.com and I continually follow your great example. Thank you so much!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
This is so great!! I'm joining in too!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
AWESOME idea!!! I'm going to get cracking on this one tomorrow!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Wow, this is wonderful. Thank you so much for your kind heart and caring soul.
I'm in!
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on Jun 17th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I love this idea! I'm totally going to do it
We need more body positivity in the world!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 4:46 am
Caitlin, reading this post gave me chills. Thank you so much, and count me in…loved Lyss's Slim Fast photo.
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 5:07 am
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 6:50 am
FUN!!!
That would definitely put a smile on my face
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 6:59 am
LOVE THIS!!! XOXO
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 7:09 am
IM IN! What a fantastic idea!!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 7:54 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE this post, Caitlin. I'm linking to it from my blog today.
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Count me in! Love this. I'm a mission now!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
What a sweet and simple way to support other women!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
What an AMAZING idea! I love this! I'm so going to do it. I'm gonna link this post to my blog if thats okay. Let me know!
http://www.nicole–marie.blogspot.com
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Love this idea!!!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
This is similar to something I did in high school when I was freaking out about passing my math class. I posted "You will Pass Math" stickers all over the place. It really kept me studying. This is such a great idea.
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I cannot begin to express how wonderful I think this is! I am definitely taking part.
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
This is beautiful!!! Just like YOU! I will be joining in asap!;O)
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
This is amazing! I am a waitress and am sometimes tempted to write similar messages on checks for women who engage in fat talk while they're out to eat, which I think it so damaging, not to mention a waste of an enjoyable time! What a great idea. I'm glad I found your blog because I'm trying to start blogging about similar ideas… I will keep reading!!!
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on Jun 18th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
what a great idea! I will be posting notes tomorrow. I will see if I can get a pic to send!
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 5:27 am
I really needed to see this blog today, thank you so much!
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 6:25 am
I'm SO leaving a little note in the gym locker room today
I'll send you a pic!
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 6:33 am
You are so sweet to think of doing this! I love it!
you have such a big heart =)
I am going to put one in my gym
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 8:27 am
This is such a beautiful idea! It's about time that women practice self-loving instead of self-loathing.
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
what an amazing idea. i feel uplifted from it already and i'm not even the one finding them! i know women around the world are benefiting from this great idea of yours =)
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Love this, L-O-V-E this! Thank you for sharing such great insiration when everyone needs it so much!
You Rock!
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 11:55 am
This sounds a lot like:
http://www.you-are-beautiful.com
I'm glad this kind of stuff is catching on
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
This is wonderful, thank you!
It reminds me of something I read and copied down this week:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.
It is not just some of us; it is in everyone,
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
By Marianne Williamson
as written in the book "The Art of Possibility" Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I've made it my goal to put up at least 3 of these around my town everyday.
Everyone should know how beautiful they are!
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
you should make this a group on facebook. that way word will spread faster and we can bring a little more hope into our world.
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I love this idea soooo much!
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on Jun 19th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Expect to see some floating around VA from now on!
I saw the growing number of stories like this on GMH and I was already planning to start it up in my area. Good to know there's a lot of us ready to make others feel wonderful too!
I agree with the flickr group idea. Or at least a Facebook fanpage or something huge like that. I'd love to help run that with whoever.
Keep up the inspiring work!
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 1:34 am
I came across your blog after reading about it on a friend's blog and wanted to say what a fantastic, beautiful idea. I will be sure to spread some positivity
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 1:34 am
this is so empowering!! well done to all…I shall be doing 'post-its' as well…in Sunny Wiltshire, Uk
Its about time we ALL loved ourselves!!
thank you for sharing..xxxx
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Your video gave me chills! What an inspiration you are and a fabulous idea. I'm definitely going to join OB.
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 6:58 am
That is very sweet! Something everyone could definitely use – I know I could!
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 7:31 am
I did this yesterday at my summer school. I left notes on mirrors that said "you are beautiful!". I was inspired after i read the posts on givesmehope.com (:
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 9:14 am
This is an amazing idea. It's very inspirational-I love it!
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on Jun 20th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I'm so gonna do this!!
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on Jun 21st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Caitlin–you are literally changing the world one post-it at a time! Count me in to do my part! I just got my sticky note pad ready. Let's see where I can get…and I'll get a blog post up to spread the word as soon as I've gotten 10 notes up.
Love,
Egg Beaten Angel
my blog: imstillfighting.blogspot.com
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on Jun 21st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I think Operation Beautiufl is a great idea! I'm the mother of 3 little girls and I tell them every day how beautiful they are. I can't wait to participate in this!
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on Jun 22nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm
this is a beautiful idea. I am definatly going to help spread this positive note! you have such a unique soul <3 xo
devan
watermelontequila.blogspot.com
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on Jun 23rd, 2009 at 8:21 am
What a great idea Caitlin. Fat talk is definitely something I indulge in quit often (about myself). I know it drives my hubby nuts. I don't know if it would be possible for me to stop it. It never hurts to try
~Justine
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on Jun 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Spreading a smile like this is really cool. I'm gonna buy some post-its and go for it. :3
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on Jun 23rd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Caitlin, great idea – I'm going to put some post-its in my purse. To bad I didn't read this yesterday – I was in 3 airports today!
I will also try to inspire my emotional support students by putting random notes in their restroom.
Sometimes helping someone else feel better, helps you to also – Good Karma and all.
Keep up the good work.
Frances
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on Jun 24th, 2009 at 7:32 am
This is a truly remarkable idea with beautiful consequences!
Favelle
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on Jun 29th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
you really inspired me…I find that is far too easy to be carried in the numbers on the scale and the yo-yo effect of severe dieting and then over-indulging on sweets has plagued me for years. your video reduced me to tears but also has made me arm myself with post-its and a pen in my bag. the time has come for women to take back their identity. thank you <3
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on Jul 28th, 2009 at 8:27 am
This is an amazing idea, next time I go into town I'm fnna do it. : )
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on Aug 6th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I'm going to do this in every bathroom I pass on the first day of school. Since we have classes all over the building, there should be quite a few notes around the building. This is an AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL idea, Caitlin.
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on Aug 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
doing it TODAY w/ friends all over the mall.
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on Aug 25th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I did this with my little cousin today with post its at the mall! It was such a great experiance, Im going to do it every time I go out. We also stuck quarters in the vending machines to be nice
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on Oct 8th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I did this yesterday in my dorm. I stuck little messages saying “You’re Beautiful” to everyone’s doorknobs. I saw alot of people keep them and smile. I think I’m going to make it a weekly thing.
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on Oct 16th, 2009 at 7:33 am
I’m starting doing this today.
I’ve already written things on a whole pad of sticky notes, and they’re going around my school TODAY. :] <3
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on Oct 24th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I love this idea! I’m am totally going to start doing this.
I have season passes at Disneyland and I will be going tomorrow and I am going to post these all over the park. 
-Caitlin B
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on Nov 8th, 2009 at 2:09 am
I’m writing out my sticky notes right now.
I’m going to post them around town tomorrow.
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Vicki Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Even if you’re a man, you don’t have to post it in a bathroom. Scribble something about how someone is beautiful and give it to some woman, any woman and walk away. That would make me so happy.
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on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I love the idea, and i would like to do it, the only problem is that im a male and I dont think itll work if i put up a “You’re beutiful” post-it note in the men’s bathroom
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Ainsley Taylor Reply:
February 20th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Maybe you can leave other messages instead of your beautiful.
Maybe an inspirational quote or something like that!
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on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
[...] participate in Operation Beautiful, all you have to do is leave an anonymous positive message (or several!) on mirrors in public [...]
on Feb 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
This is an amazing idea! I am going to put these all around my High School!
) God Bless.
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on May 3rd, 2010 at 11:53 am
Operation Beautiful has inspired me to share the word. I now leave sticky notes in the library books that I return that say “You are beautiful on the inside and out”
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on May 13th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I wonder if you’ve seen this? just thought I’d share it with you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YptGXVrqm1Q
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on Jun 5th, 2010 at 2:30 am
this is amazing what this operaton is doing. it has inspired me to carry sticky-notes and a pen with me where ever i go. i love what Operation Beautiful stands for
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on Jun 5th, 2010 at 10:16 am
[...] everyone see Caitlin’s post today about Operation Beautiful? Please check it out if you haven’t already. It’s something I truly believe in and I cannot wait [...]
on Jun 12th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Caitlin..I found your site off GivesMeHope.com
I have never found anyone so amazing who’s so determined to give people hope..I am going to do what you are doing. Putting random notes up. It’s a wonderful idea (:
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on Jun 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 am
[...] June 22, 2010 About a year ago, I mentioned a cause I really believe in that was taking over the blogosphere by storm called Operation Beautiful, which was launched by Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point. [...]
on Jul 16th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I am very self-conscious and if I got one of these notes it would brighten my day. I want to make someother girl feel like that. Count me in! <3
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on Jul 20th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
You are beautiful.
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on Aug 5th, 2010 at 8:46 am
I love this idea and hope to start spreading these messages in the high school that I work in. I work with so many girls that have poor images of themselves. I can’t wait to start in September.
Thanks for the wonderful idea.
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on Aug 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
After 56 years of hating my body, going on my first diet at the age of 12, and feeling guilty because I ate when I was hungry, I think it is time to halt the negative talk. Your mission is a truly wonderful one, and it will change lives.
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on Aug 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Saw you this morning on The Today Show!! What an inspiration! I can’t wait to try this out in Evansville,IN. If nothing else, it makes me feel better about myself!!!
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on Aug 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Just saw The Today Show and was moved by the positive, beautiful, and much needed inspiration that Caitlin is spreading. I admit it also brought tears to my eyes to think of all the years I have wasted being uncomfortable w/ myself , instead of celebrating all that is good! I’m still learning in my mid 30’s to be nice to myself – and Miss Caitlyn , you showed up on a good day to remind me. Count me in – I will also spread the word about your book! Thank you for your brightness!
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on Aug 29th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I do something similar to this and I absolutely love your idea!!! When I’m in the car by myself and I’m just driving down the road and see someone else driving alone, I wave and smile. People light up and smile back. Sometimes a smile from a stranger can change a life. I started doing this because one day I had an awful day but needed to go to the mall last minute. I was walking in the mall and a random girl i had never seen before gave me the cheesiest smile I had ever seen and then gave me a high five as she walked by.
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