experts estimate that there are over six billion people in the world!
thus we, as a human race, since no one is the EXACT same, have 6 billion different colors, sizes, shapes, personalities, handicaps, abilities, and so on and so on- you get my point. we are all different, in every way-- but we all do share a common link. we are all human and we are all beautiful.
someone needs to define beauty for me. some say it's six pack abs, other say it's obtaining a high volume of monetary means, some say it's being symmetrically proportional in personal features.
beauty in my mind- is individualistic. it's being you. it's being beautiful. it's being real, honest, raw, and with flaws. --- makes no sense, but it's true. if you have a brain, and can think your own thoughts, and make your own decisions, and know that you are an amazing person---you are beautiful-in every single way.
"i wish i was thinner" "but Matt, she/he is much skinnier and better looking than i am!" "he's built and has muscles"... blah, blah, blah... no excuses- no more. STOP. when are we going to learn that it's what inside that counts? a good laugh and intelligent conversation is SOOOOO much sexier than a 6 pack of abs.
who defines beauty? the fashion industry? our "modern day models?" honestly, are we going to judge what defines beauty from a person who's main job in life is to serve as a clothes hanger? all they are suppose to do is wear/sell clothes- thus they are a walking, talking, (and sometimes) thinking, glorified clothes hanger. don't get me wrong- i'm not dissing models or the fashion industry (i see myself possibly one day working for GQ), i'm just trying to make you realize that's not what defines beauty. who else defines beauty? our peers? most like to say, or think, that our peers don't influence what how we feel about ourselves. most people also lie. how many times have you second guessed what you were wearing, because a friend said "oh, you're going out in that?" how many times have you thought you looked horrible, but you still asked your friend "do i look alright" just for reassurance? here's the thing you need to learn--- and it's a well kept secret- that everyone knows, but forget that they know... IF YOUR FRIENDS LOVE YOU FOR YOU, THEY WILL STILL BE YOUR FRIENDS NO MATTER WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE. it's not about being thin. or being muscular. or being fit. it's about you. about being comfortable in your skin. about you knowing you have the best laugh in the room, or the brightest smile, or being the most willing to help someone else, or being the best person you can possibly be. do me a favor- inspire someone today. smile to every stranger you meet. make someones life easier. not only will you feel better about yourself, but you'll also be showing the world how beautiful you are...i need you to know that you are beautiful. you are amazing. you control the power to change the world. one word must start every prayer, one step must start every journey, one person must start every movement. i'll be happy to be the one person who starts the "beautiful" movement. people around the world aren't told how beautiful they are as often as they need to hear it.the bottom line is you are beautiful- both inside and out.till next time,eat your veggies! afterall, this is the confessions of a college dieter.
