Define beauty? Do you look in the mirror and do you like what you see? You look beautiful? Beauty in our society takes many different forms. For me, beauty encompasses confidence, strength, healthy clothing and values. I almost see beauty as the definition of your own inner peace, your true happy self, whereby you look at yourself in the mirror and, despite the imperfections in your own eyes, you are still satisfied with your image. This is beauty to me.
Why is there so much pressure on perfection within yourself in our societies? Does everyone, men and women, strive to be the best possible human being for yourself or for others? What do you need to achieve this beauty? Often times, to keep your mind and body healthy, you are bombarded with different methods, products, exercise routines, creams, perfect remedies, intense diets, cleansing routines and beauty treatments ”. Do these help you form that perfect image to increase your inner strength, or is it through sheer will and determination that you nurture the body that has been given to you to give you this beauty?
What qualities does beauty have in your opinion? Thinking about this, I immediately visualize myself and my best qualities, my big eyes, my long legs, my thick hair … but I don’t feel defined by my appearance. Beauty, therefore, would be one’s own perception. Surprisingly, beauty is defined differently by different cultures and societies. I love this about beauty, the diversity it brings to our own personal realities.
As I get older, I find that my skin is not as smooth as it used to be, and seeing this in the mirror encourages me to find a cleansing cream that hydrates and keeps my skin moist. I also have very thick hair, which tends to get unruly, so I am aware that my hair seems matted to the general public, so I looked for an anti-frizz hair moisturizer. When I go out with my loved ones’ I love to dress up and look my best in public, I still wear eyeshadow and enhance the color and shape of my eyes with cosmetics. All of which increases my personal confidence, which helps me define my own perception of beauty.
Surprisingly, I believe that beauty can be achieved by everyone in any society, both intellectually and physically. People’s perspectives and stereotypes must be challenged to accept all forms of definitions of beauty. Beauty really begins within you, and when you have achieved your own inner happiness, you will infect others with your positive nature and appearance. We are all drawn to trust within a person, to a person who is willing to try their best, and to those who inspire greatness. Be your best for beauty. Find your best image and look for things that help you achieve that best image for your own beauty and happiness.