Moments

Starting in our youth, up until the point in which we die, we are trained to achieve some “greater” purpose, along the way accomplishing small victories.  However what may seem small to some, may in fact be a great accomplishment to others.  For instance someone with dyslexia may consider finishing a 200 page novel in a week a success while others see that as a normal thing.  The point is people will always have different views of what’s important, so trying to impress people with your latest feat may not yield the result you expect.  Also it’s important to note that not everyone will be happy with your success.  Knowing this can help a person know when to key people in on their success and when not to. Also the ability to show your happiness for others’ success can show people that it’s ok to be happy for other people. Sometimes it’s important to set an example of yourself.

Attractiveness Vs. Beauty

 “Attractiveness is a matter of biology, culture, and fate. Beauty is matter of deed, act, and honor.”

I see attractiveness as something we see externally and beauty as something stemming from within.  Attractiveness is different for every person, and is heavily influenced by culture and media.  The roles biology and fate play are whether or not a person is born with the external features that the media finds “attractive”.  Someone who is beautiful is not someone who wears the best clothes, has the perfect shape, or possesses the best facial features, but beauty in a person comes from their heart.  When a person can give their last to a person who may have never had, when a soldier gives his life in honor of his country, when a teacher gives their  time to share their knowledge with students, or simply when an older sibling shares with their younger sibling.  Beauty doesn’t have to be some grand gesture, just a notion to show a little consideration to those whom you share this world with.  Beauty is a quality that all people need to assist them in becoming greater citizens and overall better human beings.