Let's be honest. No matter who you are and what you look like, you always crave perfection. I am definitely guilty of that, no doubt. All my life, I've tried to be different than who I am, tried to become someone I'm not. Why? Because I feel like people are always judging me, and I can't seem to satisfy them. I wanted their approval, and I wanted the attention of being wanted, all the time.
At the age of 12, I started to mess around with makeup and watch YouTube beauty tutorials. I remember thinking, "Wow, if I could look like that one day, then people would think I'm beautiful!" But what is the definition of "beautiful"? The dictionary defines it as: Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful or handsome. To me, it meant someone who could "get" anyone she wants. Kind of a dumb thought, right? But no matter how "pretty" you really are, your physical attraction is only a small part of the reason why guys would fall for you. If your personality was horrible, then bye, Felicia.
People always tell you, it doesn't matter what's on the outside; it's what's on the inside that counts. But who wants to hear that? I know for myself, I see this beautiful girl, and I immediately get jealous. We all want that jealousy feeling from other girls. It's strange, but we all crave it sometimes. It's almost a confidence booster for yourself, and it just makes you feel a little more superior at that moment. However, as time goes on, I've learned a thing or two about the word "beautiful."
Being beautiful isn't only about your physical appearance. It's about who you are and how you treat people. I've met so many heart-warming people, and when I look at them, I think they are the most beautiful human beings on Earth. They might not have the most flawless face, but their heart just warms your soul. If you want to go for that definition of beautiful, then just do you.
Be yourself; don't try to be fake and be someone else. If you don't even know who you are, how can you expect other people to know who you are? It's hard to be yourself sometimes in this judgmental world, but you have to try. You have to push through and show the world who you really are. Just live everyday like it's your last, and who are they to judge you? You're just as human as they are, and what makes you so different? Know that your family and friends will always accept you for who you are. Don't hide from others, because you're beautiful and you deserve to know that. Be yourself, be true, and love you.
