You're Beautiful

Humans are flawed.

We see the worst in ourselves, and everyone else sees our best--until we choose to show our 'bad side'.

For years, anytime I received a compliment, I would roll my eyes and shrug it off. Sometimes I didn't even say 'thank you.'
Eventually, the compliments stopped. Of course, that personal hit to my self-esteem took a toll on me and I wondered if I was ugly. Then one day, I told my friend she looked beautiful and she reacted how I always did: with a shrug and an eye roll.

My heart was crushed.

When you receive a compliment,



be humble.

be kind.

be considerate.

accept it.

Someone is trying to show you love (whether it be friendship or otherwise). Even if you don't think you look beautiful that day, smile at them and return the kind words. It will make a world of difference...

and one day you might even begin to believe them!

Reasons to Smile:

1. It takes less muscles than frowning.

2. It's attractive.

3. It's contagious.

4. It gives you endorphines.

5. Fake it 'til you make it.

6. It helps your immune system.

7. You're worth it.

ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC.

Don't forget God made you just the way you are for a reason. That in itself is a reason to smile.