There will be moments in your life where you will look to your left
and to your right, and find no one standing next to you. As a tree
stands tall, and during certain seasons, lose its leaves, you have to
learn how to look to your roots and say to yourself, that you are still a
beautiful person... despite the trials of life! The pain of rejection,
abuse, past failures, health concerns, or harsh relationships, may seem
at times, unbearable; however, you must never define yourself based on
circumstances. At some point in your life, you have to concentrate on
your core makeup, and acknowledge your beauty, your self-worth, and your
dignity, even when no one else offers any comfort or praise.
Take
a look at your reflection in the mirror and get to know yourself!
Introduce yourself to the new you, and from this day forward, be your
own best friend. Move forth in your
life and stop waiting on the approval or the acceptance from another
person that may NEVER come. As long as you depend on words of praise or
acceptance from others, you will have a very difficult time appreciating
your self-worth.
Failures are a necessary part of life. Get used
to it. In fact, try to name a successful person (that you respect), or a
successful company that did not experience multiple failures along the
way. When the mockers and naysayers laugh each time you wear the scar of
another failed attempt to pursue your dreams, look deep within, and be
proud for trying just one more time. Be proud that you did NOT give up.
Be proud that you are still a dynamic, aspiring individual, who will one
day tell his/her story on the other side of destiny.
In some way or another, we are all different... and we are all the same. As hard as it may seem, learn how to praise the fact that you are still here. You are still an amazing person. You are still worthy of being loved, even if you are the primary individual loving yourself! People will talk about you when you are alive, and they will talk about you when you are dead. They will gossip about you if they perceive you as "beautiful" and they will gossip about you if they perceive you as "unattractive." They will backstab you if you are rich, and they will backstab you if you are poor. People are people. Period. Therefore, don't you EVER give your mirror to another person and accept his/her description of yourself!
We all have flaws and things we
must change to improve ourselves, but let no one ever convince you that
you are not a beautiful person. The next time you find yourself standing
alone, with ruined branches and fallen leaves, look deep within yourself, and tell yourself that you are... Still Beautiful!
Author: Zenja Norful-Glass
Website: http://www.UnlockingGreatness.com