Me? Beautiful? I'm plain as cardboard.
By sharksfin
@sharksfin (1091)
Philippines
July 12, 2012 4:13pm CST
There are really times that the very person who puts as down is ourselves. We are often our great critics. It isn't really helpful. We must always remind ourselves to not focus so much on our weaknesses and flaws that they become hurdles in our progress and happiness.
Sometimes, I can't just believe in what I can do until I am reminded that I can do what I can do not because of me but because God enabled me. And, that helps. When I know that it's not me I become confident that things are really possible to happen. But, of course, I still have to keep working on believing in myself because I was created wonderfully. That alone is something to be confident about, right?
4 responses
@constantinez19 (232)
• India
12 Jul 12
Hello,
Yes being God's child makes us already beautiful , and we should be grateful.
To the right person, you are beautiful. To me you are beautiful because God doesn't make junk. Love yourself as you are and you are what you want to be.
External beauty is only skin deep, and over a short time, skin wrinkles and shows it's age, hair turns grey and falls out, so it's not sensible to hold on to an everlasting youthful dream of looking externally beautiful.
But Internal beauty , is something God can guide you to, if you put your trust in him and ask him to lead and guide you. He knows the best path for everyone, and he knows all about yours. Let him show you of beauty that is ever lasting; being lovely and graceful, speaking and acting true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. You can find examples of these inter wined through the famous heroes from the history of mankind, who were commended for these things. They all trace their origin from a root of God's beautiful command : "Love one another, as I have loved You".
Take Care!!
@sharksfin (1091)
• Philippines
12 Jul 12
Yes, external beauty isn't all. I believe that whatever internal beauty I have is because God won't really create junks like you said. And, He loves me. There's no better rationale than that!
@constantinez19 (232)
• India
13 Jul 12
Yes, that's the thing is, we should have faith in God!
God loves us!!! And everyone is beautiful because God created us!!!
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
13 Jul 12
That was actually one of my problems. I don't have enough self confident especially in my line of work. I would sometimes asked my group if they could help me because I don't know this and that. But they would tell me your were able to get this job. Many had tried but you were the one chosen. So you are better than anybody.
@sharksfin (1091)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
Awww... I know how you feel. You see, it's because your more focused on your flaws and weaknesses that's why you can't just trust yourself that you can do things excellently on your own. It made you become scared of committing mistakes. But, remember that making mistakes is but part of our growth. Always tell yourself that you are able. Start thinking positively of yourself and love yourself more. :) Be your own lover!
@sharksfin (1091)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
...Only the danger of being true to yourself is people are too judgmental when you are. That's why many would rather hide behind a mask. Hide everything they think won't be accepted by friends and people.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
I agree with you on self-criticizing being a problem sometimes. It hinders personal growth and affects self-esteem which could affect over all performance and the chance to develop anything at all. I must however add that self-confidence must go with humility. Knowing one's weaknesses and flaws and building it up to transform it to strength is a great ability to learn and with this self-confidence grows. Everything must be in balance though so humility must grow as well. Knowing all your strengths, it is only humane to be humble at all times.
@sharksfin (1091)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
True. Humility means to have a right estimation of yourself. You know your weaknesses and you know your strengths. You accept both and you live without the need to compare yourself with others. Besides, all of us are flawed only in different degrees and areas. Nevertheless, we all are. So, there's nothing else to do but be content with who we are. Improve where we need to and never compare ourselves with others. Thanks, Choybel.
