In my teenage years I have wondered, “What is ‘beauty’? Do I fit into the ‘category’ of beautiful people?”
Over the years, this is what many magazine covers have featured: women dressed in skimpy clothes, showing off toned bodies and perfect, blemish-free skin. Over and over again, this notion of beauty is being thrown at us.
Being a teenager in this era, the definition of beauty has become a very rigid structure, which many women try to conform to. However, many fail, and induce harm upon themselves in the process of attaining that polished image we look up to.
Initially hesitant to believe all that I had been told about, I did a little snooping on my own, but the results shocked me.
Look at this video. And another one too.
Before you read any further, I want you to ponder upon YOUR definition of beauty.
What have we come to? Has a term as meaningful as “beauty” become so vague that we search for it on the surface of others? Would that really change who they are within?
We have been brainwashed to believe that a thigh gap, collarbones and a flat stomach are more important than being healthy.
Time and time again, I come across teenagers who try to shed pounds. When asked why, it is because they want to “look good.” We work out five times a day, every week. We take diet pills, and the only thing we lose is our self esteem. Our large sizes embarrass us, so we try to fit into the smaller sizes. We envy the petite women, often wishing to have their body instead of ours. We try all types of things to feel beautiful; we put on tonnes of makeup, we buy new outfits, we try to keep up with trends, but at the end of the day, a tear-streaked face accompanies us to sleep.
Be the change
My dear reader, I’ll just say it. You are absolutely beautiful. Whether you believe it or not, that person looking back at you from the mirror as dreams, aspirations and hopes. You have hopes, aspirations and dreams, and you are not afraid to achieve them. You have people who love you for who you are and wish to spend time with you. So instead of hating on yourself, spend time with those amazing people. In their little ways, they will teach you to embrace yourself, flaws and all. One day, you’ll look back at your past with a smile on your face. Till that day arrives, hang on. I love you, and always will.
Although this post seems to be directed towards women, I want to let all men know that you guys are absolutely beautiful too. You don’t need chiseled bodies and drop dead gorgeous looks to feel beautiful. Because you are, and you always will be.
You know what? Give yourself a tight hug on my behalf. You deserve it.
“How much can a beautiful face hide the tarnished personality that lurks within?“- Gayathri Menon (Self promotion, check!)
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so awesome !!
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