ARE YOU BEAUTIFUL…….?

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”- Khalil Gibran

Today skin specialists and plastic surgeons are in great demand. Why? Because youngsters want to change the way they look. And it is possible. Not being comfortable in one’s skin could be the worst situation. Wanting to change the shape of their nose, eyes, jaw line, etc has become very common. This is affecting the psychology and peace of many youngsters. The constant question is, “How do I look?” It is creating an emotional turmoil. All they need is a loving heart to reassure them, ‘Sweetheart you are my most precious gift. I don’t love you because you are beautiful. Because I love you; you are beautiful to me.” 

There was a time when I was ashamed of my looks and felt less about myself. I was short-sighted and wore thick glasses. I was constantly ridiculed for my bad looks. I never dressed up well as a child. I was the odd one out in my family. My eyes, my nose, my lips, every feature was laughed at. It was only when I was in college that I started taking care of my looks. I started wearing contact lenses and so I gained confidence. After my cataract surgery I did not need my glasses.

It is my Guru who has made me feel beautiful within by inculcating positive thoughts in me.  But for my Source of Faith, my face would not be radiating so much happiness. I realize that beauty is only skin deep. Beauty is a fading phenomenon. True beauty manifests in our actions. You need to be a beautiful person with a beautiful mind. My face will never reveal the pain that I am going through. Nobody in my family can even guess what I am going through. For all that I have gone through, I am still radiant I think. That is because of the inner peace that I am experiencing. The face is the index of the mind. I wonder from where I derive the strength to absorb all the work pressures! I have a calm countenance always, especially at home. I carry my own cross and do not burden anyone in my family with my issues.

I was not able to accept compliments in the past. But now I am able to accept it with grace! My focus is on getting my being right. My looks are no more my concern. I no more get hurt by any adverse comments. Being useful to others is my priority. Can my lips keep smiling always, can my eyes show concern and love for others, can my heart beat for the less privileged, are the thoughts that fill my mind. I am no more a victim of self – pity or low self – esteem. I have overcome all my limitations and gained so much confidence that I do not allow petty things to control my life.

I have transcended being conscious of my physical looks and am absolutely proud about who I am. The focus is on developing my inner beauty. There is so much freedom when you do not define yourself by your looks. Remember that you are unique. Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself and love yourself. See the beauty in you. My arms are wide open to embrace the beautiful minds in the world. Come join me, and let us create a huge community of beautiful people, whose thoughts and deeds are beautiful.

 “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most beautiful of all?”

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