Physical Beauty

A healthy attitude toward physical beauty can mean the difference between happiness and unhappiness.

Why do we appreciate beauty?

In ways that are still a mystery, the human brain perceives beauty. 

Today, though, attitudes toward physical beauty are often unbalanced—a trend promoted by the fashion industry and the popular media. Many have suggested that body image is the single most important factor in a person’s overall self-image. Such a narrow focus, however, can mean ignoring something far more important—an individual’s heart.

Many cultures place unhealthy emphasis on body image and sexuality

Hand in hand with the focus on the body is growing overemphasis on sexuality, especially that of women. 

Why is it wise to have a balanced view?

Concerning physical beauty, some say: “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” In cultures where such thinking is common, adolescent and even preadolescent girls learn to view themselves “as objects of others’ desires . . . , to be looked at and evaluated for their appearance, That view can be most harmful. In  fact, it has become a major social and health concern that, may lead to “a host of negative emotional consequences.” These may include anxiety and “even self-disgust . . . , eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression or depressed mood.”

NO ONE PERSON IS THE SAME. EACH PERSON IS BEAUTIFUL IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL WAY. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL..SIMPLE!