Envy-Not!

Envy not, the next person's diamonds,
 for you do not see the sorrow in her heart.

Look on, without green eyes, the jet setting movie star,
as you do not see the loneliness fame brings.

Appreciate the little things-the beauty and joy they bring.
Your child's smile,
 The brilliant toothless grin your beloved grandmother gives you,
 as you  hand to her, her favourite snack.

Pure bliss!

-The Belle

Metamorphosis

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

Maya Angelou, The Butterfly's Daughter.

Came across this while reading on the bus the other day, and thought that I would share.

To all the ladies out there, have confidence in yourself. Because you too, will one day, emerge from your cocoon in your full glory. The struggles and tribulations you have gone through will have become a thing of the past. But yet, fear not, when external beauty fades. You can be beautiful inside out. And that, will never fade.

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*I seem to be reading a lot lately, and hence, I am more disposed towards intellectual musings.. (Cue puking sound)

Yes, reviews are taking awhile because I need to make sure that I test the products I have procured  (purchased) properly first. Thank you for your patience.

Till then, please feel free to browse through my humble little abode and be entertained.

Watch this space!

The Importance Of Beauty

"It is foolish to wish for beauty. Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others. If the mind be but well cultivated, and the heart well disposed, no one ever cares for the exterior."

-Anne Bronte, Agnes Grey

We may comprehend, but how many of us have the wisdom, and courage to stand up against societal convention, and put it into practice? Alas,we live in a world whereby good looks do indeed matter. We preen our exterior and our minds, as society deems fit. But only when we can see past exterior beauty and cultivate our hearts and minds, will we see beyond the want for beauty. We will then no longer need to  wish for beauty, because it will shine from within.

(Having said that, I am in no way saying I am perfect. I look forward to the day when I become enlightened. Now, If you would excuse me, I need to tend to my face.)

Beauty in Imperfection

“To the people who love you, you are beautiful already. This is not because they’re blind to your shortcomings but because they so clearly see your soul. Your shortcomings then dim by comparison. The people who care about you are willing to let you be imperfect and beautiful, too."

- Victoria Moran, Lit From Within: Tending Your Soul For Lifelong Beauty

One does not have to be perfect in order to be beautiful. Those that torment you every day for your lack of physical beauty, are not worth your time. Save your time to love those that are worth it. Let those who love you see that their love is not in vain.

To those that are tortured every day by less than perfect external appearances, be glad. Be glad that you have people who love you despite your imperfections, beyond the standards and definitions of beauty set by society. Let this imperfect beauty shine through and let your naysayers be dazzled by the true beauty emanating from within you.


 

On Beautiful People

 "The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."

-Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, 1975, in Death, The Final Stage of Growth

So true, isn't it? There is so much happening in our day to day lives that we seldom slow down to appreciate beauty that is not of the superficial kind. We complain of life dealing us an unfair hand, yet fail to see and grow from the lessons taught. Yet, true beauty lies deep within all of us, and it shines especially in those that have been moulded and polished by the passage of time and fate.  It takes one that has gone through such rites of passage and learnt from them to truely show such beauty in its brightest splendor.

**I came across this quote while surfing around and found it to be quite meaningful, so I decided to share it.(Yes, and more reviews are coming up, as promised. Thank you for being patient!)