Ha! reflections...get it!
Anyway, I have come to the final conclusion that one should live their life with the belief that looks do not matter, and at the same time realize that they in fact do matter to most people. In one of my scenes in one of my favorite movies, Secondhand Lions, Uncle Hub gives young Walter part of the "What every boy needs to know about being a man" speech. In this small part of the speech the mentor reveals the idea that it doesn't matter if something is true or not you can believe in what ever you want to believe in. Things like good always triumphs over evil or hard work always pays off. It doesn't matter if good always triumphs over evil, but it does matter that you believe in it because it will shape the outlook you have on life.
Nobody should determine their self worth or their image based on their looks or the opinions of other people. A person should choose today how they are going to define themselves. One should define him/herself on things of virtue, hope, truth, and love. These are the things that are most important. Dr. King noted a person should be defined by the greatness of their character not the color of their skin. We should continually redefine ourselves based on our new understanding of the greatness that lies in each one of us. Now go to a mirror and tell yourself how great you are...and ignore that hair sticking up in back.
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