"They keep saying that beautiful is something a girl needs to be. But honestly? Forget that. Don't be beautiful. Be angry, be intelligent, be witty, be klutzy, be interesting, be funny, be adventurous, be crazy, be talented -- there are an eternity of other things to be other than beautiful. And what is beautiful anyway, but a set of letters strung together to make a word? Be your own definition of amazing, always. That is so much more important than anything beautiful, ever." -- Nikita Gill
In this day and age, young girls are growing up with the mindset that they need to be pretty and attractive to be successful in this cruel world. They see the stars of Hollywood and think that they themselves need to be skinny, toned, but most of all, beautiful. In reality, beauty is an illusion. Everyone defines beauty differently, so no one can ever live perfectly up to these standards dictated by society. What one person thinks to be gorgeous is so different from the next; everyone's eyes perceive beauty differently. People are worth so much more than their beauty and everyone needs to start realizing this fact for oneself.
Instead of beautiful, be adventurous. Take advantage of this one life you have to live and go wild. Go skinny dipping at midnight, wake up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean, go bungee jumping off a bridge, travel. Life is too short to not live it up to the fullest.
Instead of beautiful, be funny. Laugh at jokes and bring out that humor held inside you. Too many people these days take life too seriously when a simple laugh can ease all that pent up stress. Make it a goal to laugh each day because honestly, a small laugh can brighten anyone's day.
Instead of beautiful, be intelligent. Study in school and take the time to learn about things that interest you. Don't simply do it for the money, but rather to benefit yourself. Intelligence is so useful in life, as well as valued, so don't be afraid to show your nerdy side.
Instead of beautiful, be talented. Find your passion and approach it with full force without holding back and never let anyone else undermine your interests. Put all your love into one thing and let it flourish.
Instead of beautiful, be brave. Don't be afraid of the unknown, but rather approach it. Take chances, take risks and hope for the best.
There is so much more in life than being beautiful, yet everyone strives for just that. People need to change their mind-set and realize the illusion that beauty is; it is not real. People are worth so much more than their visual appeal and it's OK to be confident with who you are no matter how you look.
