What Is Real Beauty ? By Brian Luke Leeman

What is the definition of  Beauty?

The Merriam Webster Dictionary Definition of  Beauty is :  1

:  the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit       2 :  a beautiful person or thing; especially :  a beautiful woman

3

:  a particularly graceful, ornamental, or excellent quality

The  World's  messed up definition of Beauty  : For  Women :  skinny , perfect hair , big boobs, perfect skin,  and  a perfect butt.

For Men :  skinny with washboard abs ,  athletic,  perfect hair  ,  and a A list movie star smile.

Reality is that not all of us are like that  and probably never will.

I will admit i am not the most attractive person , i have jacked up teeth  and i am fat.

I am trying my best to fix these things but i know i will never have those model looks , an i am sort of okay with that.

  

I plan on losing 30 lbs by the end of the summer , not because  of society's opinion  , because i want be healthy and live the best life that i possibly can .

I think it is messed up that we let society dictate what real Beauty  . 

Here is some stats and facts  from http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org : Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships. They are not a fad, phase or lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’semotional and physical health. People struggling with an eating disorder need to seek professional help. The earlier a person with an eating disorder seeks treatment, the greater the likelihood of physicaland emotional recovery.

In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) (Wade, Keski-Rahkonen, & Hudson, 2011). For various reasons, many cases are likely not to be reported. In addition, many individuals struggle with body dissatisfaction and sub-clinical disordered eating attitudes and behaviors, and the best-known contributor to the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is body dissatisfaction (Stice, 2002). By age 6, girls especially start to express concerns about their own weight or shape. 40-60% of elementary school girls (ages 6-12) are concerned about their weight or about becoming too fat. This concern endures through life (Smolak, 2011).

I don't  about you but i find this facts and stats disturbing .

Hollywood , the music industry ,  and magazines  tell  us what real Beauty is but when are we going to stand up and stop letting holly wood , the music industry , and magazines control the view of real Beauty is 

I want to leave you with theses verses from 1 Peter 3:3-4 and a final thought from me

1 Peter 3:3-4

New International Version (NIV)

3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

No matter the physical characteristics of any person, true beauty shines when actions show compassion, love, and spirit. Within the heart true beauty is found.