Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder The Difference Between Inner and Outer Beauty e see ourselves when we glance in the mirror ever y morning. We devote a lot of time to assessing our “beaut y,” critiquing our flaws, striving to right what we perceive as wrong, and evaluating how we stack up against others. Never theless, is there beauty beneath the surface that we don’t see? THE MEANING OF “BEAUT Y IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER”
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It is an expression that means beauty is subjective. Each person can decide what is beautiful. If something is deemed attractive by one person, it might or might not appeal to another.
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Beauty is subjective, but societ y has continued to create beaut y standards, especially for women. Often women get judged for their appearance, and this has an impact on self-esteem and confidence. For instance, there will be comments about a woman’s lack of effor t if she doesn’t wear makeup to work . However, if a woman puts on “ too much” makeup for work , she will be mocked for sending the wrong message.
These judgments from elementar y school through adulthood might negatively impact our confidence. “Beauty ” works against us. However, when we work hard to boost our confidence, we are criticized for worr ying too much about our appearance. Both inner and outer beauty may be admired, and we can strike a wonderful balance between the two. We recognize that physical beaut y comes in many forms and that people don’t lose beauty when their shells change over time. We should strive to see people and love them dearly for who they are, not how they look . THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTER AND INNER BEAUT Y We all know someone who appears attractive on the surface but is unlikable on the inside. When you first meet someone like this, the person often strikes you as attractive, but as you get to know them, you find them ver y unattractive. One can spend a lot of time making themselves look prett y, but nobody will care if they are a horrible person. Outer beauty is your physical appearance. A pretty face, nice hair, and a perfect body
contribute to outer beauty, but they don’t last forever. You could get people’s attention with your outward beauty. But if you don’t have a little inner charm, they won’t stick around for long. The two forms of beauty come from many sources. Genetics determines how you look and what physical traits you have. Your parents passed specific genes to you, making your outward characteristics what they are today. What lies within emanates from you, specifically from your conscious growth. Simply said, the loveliness you por tray reflects your attitude about life, your interactions with others, and—perhaps most impor tantly— your perception of and attitude toward yourself. Sadly, in today ’s society, outward beauty is valued more than inner qualities such as a kind hear t and a loving soul. When did we stop caring for our mindfulness? When did having a lovely face surpass having a decent hear t in impor tance? Here are some major differences between inner and outer beauty: Inner beauty is seen by many, while outer beauty is subjective.
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WRITTEN BY: GEORGE DIKE PHOTOGRAPHED BY : ALL IMAGES ARE COURTESY OF THE BR ANDS
