Inner Beauty
There’s
a lot of talk about beauty. There are stereotypes about beautiful people,
debate, and controversy on what makes them look beautiful. I think society has
come around on accepting people of all shapes, colors and sizes; more and more
people are defending those who may not be the thinnest or don’t have perfect
skin. This is all great and I hope it continues, but what isn’t talked about as
much anymore is beauty within.
Everyone
has a different opinion on what makes a person beautiful on the inside but I’m
going to share what I think fits that bill. One of the first things I will
notice in someone is their ego. Are you conceited? Do you like to boast? Are
you humble? These are things people will notice almost immediately from first
impressions. There’s a difference between being confident and conceited;
confidence is sexy but being conceited is ugly.
Another
part of having inner beauty is being accepting and forgiving. It takes a lot
for someone to apologize but I think it takes more for the person on the receiving
end to accept it. I feel as though beautiful people accept everyone for who
they are no matter what size, race or background. To be able to look at all
people as the same and give them the benefit of the doubt is a quality not many
people have.
One
other component of inner beauty to me is being selfless. Wanting to take care
of others as much or even more than yourself is beautiful. Being able to lend a
helping hand whenever possible and being generous is something that I find to
be rare. Some are nice for show or expect something in return. Beautiful people
act this way because they genuinely want to and don’t expect any favors.
Anybody
can have nice hair, a built body and perfect skin. I think true beautiful
people are those who possess inner beauty. These kinds of people are harder to
come by. It’s important to realize that looks aren’t everything. Being beautiful
on the inside can be more appealing to think about than looking in the mirror.
I find it interesting how you bring up the matter of inner beauty. I too think it's wonderful that people take into consideration more than just looks when meeting new people. Like you said, it's not all just appearance. People shouldn't set out to make friends on whether a girl's hair is always frizz free or a guy's smile is picture perfect. During conversations people should pick up on the person's personality and values. If someone comes off to shallow I would consider finishing the civil conversation and part ways. I wouldn't just end a conversation, or not even bother to start one for that matter, simply by looking someone up and down. I think beauty can be how someone thinks, how they act, what they say. If a well dressed stranger at the coffee shop line starts barking his or her order at the barista, I wouldn't think that person was filled with confidence and too important to be waiting in line. I'd actually think something around the lines of that person in front of me being a pompous individual who believes the world revolves around them. Makes me question, what's the point of having a nice hair day, wearing new brown boots and a well put outfit together if as soon as someone opens his or her mouth there's no beauty but uglyness.
ReplyDelete"Anybody can have nice hair, a built body and perfect skin."
ReplyDeleteUm... not really. Some people win the genetic lottery. http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_russell_looks_aren_t_everything_believe_me_i_m_a_model
Consider two identical twins. One has inner beauty; one does not. Which will you choose? This isn't difficult; you go for the one who isn't toxic.
Consider two fraternal twins, both with inner beauty. One is physically attractive; the other is not. Which one will you choose? For most people, this isn't difficult either -- they'll go for the nice looking one.
Carl,
DeleteWhile you bring up a good point, I don't think it's fair to assume people will automatically go for the more attractive one of the bunch. Many people will argue that inner beauty is more attractive than the person's physical appearance. I have friends who chose to be with the people they are with because of their personality and they're doing very well. This is all a matter of opinion! I do appreciate your comment!
"I don't think it's fair to assume..."
DeleteWhat's unfair about it?