Isn't it interesting that when you try to look cute no one really notices? Or when you go out of the way to make yourself up the person who's attention you're trying to get doesn't pick up on the fact? Or, perhaps the most interesting thing of all...when you change something to your appearance and people actually DO notice. So it leads me to the question, do we change hair styles, hair colors, eye colors (contacts), clothes, shoes, lipstick shades...whatever....do we change ourselves for ourselves or for other people? I mean, do we need other people's approval to like the way we look or to feel good about ourselves? Do we need the satisfaction of knowing other people are looking? Or can we be happy with how we look to ourselves and not give a darn what other people think? That's not to say we don't appreciate the compliments. And we are happy to return the compliments in full. But it's something to look at. Instead of attempting to live up to a societal ideal, can't we simply live up to our own ideals and be happy with that? Can't we accept ourselves for who we really are and accept others for who they truly are? Why does hair color, designer shirts and the price tag on our vehciles determine our place and position in certain social circles? I am not saying I mind being complimented. I just think it wouldn't hurt to take a step back and make sure one doesn't rely to heavily on compliments. At the end of the day, you have to go to sleep with yourself. And if you don't like the reflection staring back at you....there isn't enough make-up in the world to change that. Just something to think about. And yes, for those of you reading between the lines....I got a hair cut yesterday. (LOL.)
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