This is a shout-out to all the ugly people.
Yes, you heard me. I ain't going to beat around the bush with terms like "facially challenged", "physically unattractive", or "unappealing". No! I'm talking about the hideous, beastly, disfigured people out there who have it nearly twice as hard in life than the next person. So much is difficult for you while for others it's so simple. Some of you out there who break a sweat every time you walk out the front door.
For others to cover it up with sugarcoated statements like "it's what's on the inside that counts" and "beauty is only skin deep" as if you didn't know any better can be miserably condescending. I understand. It is regrettable when some criticize and scrutinize your self-esteem while these same people go to the gym in order to look good, wear makeup, and buy designer clothes. You're not stupid, and neither am I. It is evident that reality caters to those who are good-looking. And that many attractive people are as beautiful inside as they are on the outside. There is no direct correlation here.
You constantly fight self-doubt, raise your own self-esteem single handedly, and fight off the glares and stares of a mocking public. You strive and work hard. You are without the benefits of physical appeal so you focus on your personality, wit, and wisdom in order to live through life. You have done what you can with what you have and are grateful for it. The world could learn a thing or two from your inner strength.
Many of you have triumphed in fulfilling your dreams when before it seemed impossible. Many of you have shook the boundaries of public reasoning and have transformed your image so that when others see you they see only your spirit.
And to that I say, thank you. Thank you for carrying that unmeasurable burden on your own shoulders so that others may learn and understand. I know it's hard. For the overwhelming majority of you it was never your choice. But, know at least that I see your struggle and look up to you.
You are ugly. You are an inspiration. You are precious.
...You are beautiful.
Yes, you heard me. I ain't going to beat around the bush with terms like "facially challenged", "physically unattractive", or "unappealing". No! I'm talking about the hideous, beastly, disfigured people out there who have it nearly twice as hard in life than the next person. So much is difficult for you while for others it's so simple. Some of you out there who break a sweat every time you walk out the front door.
For others to cover it up with sugarcoated statements like "it's what's on the inside that counts" and "beauty is only skin deep" as if you didn't know any better can be miserably condescending. I understand. It is regrettable when some criticize and scrutinize your self-esteem while these same people go to the gym in order to look good, wear makeup, and buy designer clothes. You're not stupid, and neither am I. It is evident that reality caters to those who are good-looking. And that many attractive people are as beautiful inside as they are on the outside. There is no direct correlation here.
You constantly fight self-doubt, raise your own self-esteem single handedly, and fight off the glares and stares of a mocking public. You strive and work hard. You are without the benefits of physical appeal so you focus on your personality, wit, and wisdom in order to live through life. You have done what you can with what you have and are grateful for it. The world could learn a thing or two from your inner strength.
Many of you have triumphed in fulfilling your dreams when before it seemed impossible. Many of you have shook the boundaries of public reasoning and have transformed your image so that when others see you they see only your spirit.
And to that I say, thank you. Thank you for carrying that unmeasurable burden on your own shoulders so that others may learn and understand. I know it's hard. For the overwhelming majority of you it was never your choice. But, know at least that I see your struggle and look up to you.
You are ugly. You are an inspiration. You are precious.
...You are beautiful.