In this day and age the definition of beauty has become quite distorted. It's very easy for us to get caught up in what media and society depicts as what is 'beautiful'. It's also very easy for us to be negative about our own selves, to criticize, to find our flaws, and to compare ourselves to others. In our fast-paced days filled with getting breakfast to go, heavy work loads, traffic jams, exhausting relationships, schedules, and obligations.....when do we find the time to slow down, look at ourselves, and appreciate the absolutely beautiful person we are? And I don't just mean beauty on the outside, I mean true beauty on the inside. So I decided today that this was what I wanted to write about - I want to remind you, today, that you are more beautiful than you know.
Do you know how beautiful your smile is? Well if you don't, go stand in front of the mirror right now, force a smile and take a look. Look past any flaws that you probably naturally wanna gravitate towards, and appreciate it. Your smile is warm, contagious, and instantly elevates your mood simply by the act alone. Whether your smile may be huge and beaming, a devilish smirk, a slight lip curl, or maybe your nose crinkles with each smile, it's just beautiful.....and as Louis Armstrong says "when you smile, the whole world smiles with you".
Let's not forget that laugh of yours. I personally just love hearing laughter. I love it because everyone's laugh is so unique, and laughter is also ridiculously contagious. Seriously, sometimes just hearing the right kind of laugh can make my day. It's unique to you, it's joyful, full of soul, and should never be contained. If something is funny, laugh for crying out loud!!
Another thing that makes you beautiful is your kindness and compassion towards other people. I'm not saying that you may necessarily be someone who is kind and compassionate all the time. What I'm saying is that for those times when you do show that kindness, it reveals the beautiful person you are inside. It doesn't take a lot to be kind to someone, but it does in fact make an impact in that person's day who's on the receiving end. Also I find that when kindness in all it's beauty is witnessed, it will be passed along. Showing compassion is a huge part of realizing you're beautiful. Not everyone can show empathy, but it is a quality that shines above the rest.
Love. That one word that creates such warmth and richness that we can't live without. Your love is beautiful. No matter who you are showing your love to; family, friends, that special someone, or strangers, and no matter how you show it.....love is love, in all it's forms. So don't ever hide it, or hold back on showing it because your love is something only you can offer, and it truly illuminates you. The same thing goes for your friendship - your friendship is valued by at least one person, and I promise you that. The amount of work that goes into obtaining, and sustaining a great friendship through the years, can only be achieved by someone like you. Showing appreciation, and being appreciated, opening up your heart and being there for that person is worth so much more than anything in the world.....again, going back to the root of love. It takes a strong, and beautiful individual to show it, and one who has confidence. That reminds me, that's yet another reason why you're beautiful. In fact, that's the biggest reason why you're beautiful.
Your confidence is what will you carry you through any situation, indefinitely. No matter what you look like on the outside. No matter your skin color, religion, gender, height, weight, how much money you make, what material things you have or don't have, you possess a unique beauty unlike anyone else. When we project confidence, when we believe in ourselves and when we know know how good of a person we are, it's going to show. It's in your smile, your step, your laughter, your touch, and the way you speak. Even if you find yourself having a crummy day, just fake it til' you make it! Hold your head high, and walk with the grace and confidence of knowing just how exquisite you really are, and eventually your head will catch up with the rest.
You. Are. Beautiful.
Today, and every single damn day.
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