flaw it out.

I'm a girl, so of course there are days (moments) where I think, "Hmm...I wish I was prettier. I wish I was in better shape." ---blah, blah, blah.

I think most people, guys included, deal with this insecurity. We live in a fast-paced world that is constantly pressuring us with certain expectations to attain to. How in the world can we do that? Better yet, why in the world would we do that?

In the past year I've had the privilege of having a realization. A realization that goes like this: what matters most is what is in your heart. Whatever kind of attitude you have within yourself of course radiates to the outside. Yes, cheesy, but inside beauty is what counts most. And we aren't perfect and who cares? Outside beauty is the first thing noticed, obviously but if you constantly hide what makes you....you... no one will be able to appreciate that true beauty (attractiveness) that you behold. Expressing you...all of you is what makes the world a place of interest. Beauty is all around. And it can be found within each of us.

I know that I have to remind myself, sometimes on a daily basis that flaws are okay. I can be so hard on myself. But why waste time when I should appreciate what I have? If I am not me, who else will be? And honestly, all of this "stuff" is fleeting. Sure you can have style. Sure you can be attractive. Sure you can have a hot bod. But what is behind that? Anything of substance? Hm.
Before you even attempt to work on your outer appearance, it is always best to work on what's inside. The inside is what makes you a whole person. The inside is what truly counts when it is all said and done.

I could go on about this forever. But I will refrain myself. Just some thoughts.....beauty is around us. Try not to miss out on it.

current mood: bien
current song: us by regina spektor
current weather: beauty.full.

a man who finds beauty: richard avedon. a talented photographer who captures the souls of his subjects. i'm obsessed. maybe you should be too?