With the rise of social media and celebrities boasting everywhere, young women grow up seeing advertisements that focus solely on outer beauty. It is easy to get lost in the idea that beauty is what counts, but there are some many things that are more important. Women everywhere could benefit from emphasizing actual character traits. Here are some things that are more meaningful:
Ambitious
“Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.” -Salvador Dali
Brave
“A lion sleeps in the heart of every brave man.” -A Turkish Proverb
Compassionate
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.” -Dalai Lama
Fearless
“The best way to be successful is to be fearless.” -Janelle Osido
Generous
“Generosity is a practical expression of love.” -Gary Unrig
Hard-Working
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” -Tim Notke
Intelligent
“The measurement of intelligence is the ability to change.” -Albert Einstein
Reliable
“Don’t be reliable only when it’s convenient.” -Rachel Wolchin
Sincere
“Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.” -Mark Twain
Thoughtful
“A small group of thoughtful people can change the world.” -Margaret Mead
Beauty is temporary and fleeting, but character can remain forever. After all, the most outwardly beautiful person in the world is only as pretty as what lies within. Who knows how much more wonderful the world could become if we only saw what lies beneath the surface. At the very least, we could all become more confident in knowing that there is more to life than meets the eye.
