This is one of my
favourite quote of Elizabeth Kubler Ross: so often we find beauty is interpreted
with how one appears physically; often judged by the height, weight, color of
the skin, shape of the eyes, nose, ears etc…..
The beauty queens of
today are adored by the youngsters, who go head over heel wanting to look like
their favourite heroines and the beauty models.
The cosmetics company
is making great business in selling their products to help people look younger
with anti ageing creams, suggesting them to buy soaps, powder and gels to keep
their skin soft, supple and glowing.
Fitness experts and
fitness centre’s are on rise promising people to help them get into shape, and
the girls are going crazy wanting a zero figure, while the guys are working
hard for 6pack looks.
I am not against these
products or gym centre’s, I am afraid that these products and equipments must
not start defining who we are; our beauty is beyond our physical appearance.
Each one of us are
beautiful people; with unique set of talents and capacities, we must encourage
our youth to be healthy and look at beauty from within.
May this quote inspire
all of us to understand and interpret beauty in its true sense !
Only if we understood the truth that "these products and equipments must not start defining who we are; our beauty is beyond our physical appearance." - half the esteem issues in young people would be resolved!
ReplyDeletevery well said mina, that is the challenge now, to help the young ones' to understand and take the right decisions ....
DeleteCompletely agree that, while it's okay, even good, to take care of one's physical attributes and looks, that does not define who one is.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely ! when one does not get so obsessed that it starts affecting their self esteem.... its nice to dress up, and also take care of health by eating right and exercising daily.... the definition comes from who we are at the core and what we believe ...
DeleteA beautifully written post about what makes people really beautiful. I like that quote too - ever since I first came across it.
ReplyDeleteI like this lady kublor ross, who worked with cancer patients who were close to death and dying.... the quote comes from the experiences of her life ... thank you !
DeleteVery correct....appearances deceive...
ReplyDeletethat quote is really inspiring....loved your point of view
Thank you for the affirmations, happy to hear from you !
DeleteSo true Angela :) Reminds me of one of my favorite lines from the book ,Dear God this is Anna. Most of a person is on the outside, most of the angel inside- something of this sort, am quoting from memory :)
ReplyDeletenice to hear from you sunila... and thanks for your comments !
DeleteBeauty can be perceived in the kindness of others. You just have to look with the right eyes.
ReplyDeleteLiz A. from Laws of Gravity
Thanks liz ... rightly said, appreciate you !
DeleteA beautiful post with inner beauty radiating all across :-).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the affirmation !
DeleteSome of the most beautiful people I know are not 'comely' but just the opposite. On the other hand, some of the most 'beautiful' people I know can be the 'ugliest' inside and plastic on the outside.
ReplyDeleteCarol @ Battered Hope
ugliest inside and plastic outside does not go with beauty.... it will be difficult to be around these kind of persons.. thanks for sharing your thoughts....
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