This article appeared in the Local Guardian last week:
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If when you stand in front of the mirror and are not happy with what you see, remember that you are BEAUTIFUL and be grateful.
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Title: Firework – Katy Perry
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30 January 2011 at 01:33
Hi Nas,
My new and very inspirational friend, I want to let you know how much your insightful and thoughtful postings, truly mean to me. Indeed, the true reflection of ourselves lies within our inner space where the inner child smiles and desires a peaceful and happy life.
What a wonderful world this would be where no man passes judgement on another.
In peace and respect, Gary :-)
30 January 2011 at 04:04
I don't really like judging people from the outside.. because it might be people better than me... I think people who do that are just people with their own insecurities on themselves..
30 January 2011 at 08:20
agreeing with Kamila!
30 January 2011 at 12:18
great post, i remember seeing a trailer for that programme, going to be interesting viewing. I'm glad they're taking a stand to challenge our perceptions. I'm fed up of everyone being judged by appearance.
30 January 2011 at 21:30
I agree with klahanie, the world would indeed be a different place if we stopped judging others. We live in such a image conscious society where looking glamorous and 'perfect'is pressurised, its just so sad.
31 January 2011 at 02:16
Excellent post! I hope your post can reach out more readers out there. After reading the whole article, it has really taught me invaluable lessons in life such as:
1. We should avoid generalizations, for everyone of us has our own stories and past.
2. We should be grateful for who we are, for we are naturally gifted with talents and unique individuality.
3. There would always be greater and lesser people than us. We're amazing just the way we are.
4. Some people are bad because they are so mean or stupid.
5. You can accomplish everything that you want in life, no matter what the odds are. Just believe in yourself even if others don't.
Let's not conform ourselves from the standards of this world. Let's be proud of who we are! ^_^
31 January 2011 at 10:52
@ Klahanie: I am honoured by your presence, and totally agree with what you say. Who are we to judge anyway? Our eyes see only what we let them see / what they are capable of seeing. There's a lot we miss. Thank you for your lovely comment.
:)
31 January 2011 at 10:54
@ Kamila: You're right, dog food can be placed in a can of peaches but it wont change the fact it's dog food. Same with people.
31 January 2011 at 10:55
@ Furree Katt: Agreeing with you agreeing with Kamila.
31 January 2011 at 10:56
@ hijabi hippie hypo: Yeah, should be a good watch! && you're right, it is low =/.
31 January 2011 at 10:58
@ Smiley: You're right, society has brainwashed many into thinking of 'standards' that really don't matter at all. And many people are trying to attain these so-called 'standards' but forgetting those that really matter. Sad, like you say.
x
31 January 2011 at 10:59
@ Gelovsky: It is quite an inspirational story. And I may use your list In my next post.
Thanks for the visit.
:)
31 January 2011 at 16:56
I knew a neighbor once with a certain condition who'd get offended when people went all sad and apologetic for what happened to him. So I'm not sure if my sympathy here would be welcomed by these two brothers 'cause personally I wouldn't want any one to feel sympathetic for me when I actually possess a perfectly capable brain to get through life.
But it's just plain weird how people treat such people.
31 January 2011 at 16:57
Oh and I tried sharing that post by the Guardian on facebook. But I couldn't get through the link. =/
I'm a cyber embarrassment.
1 February 2011 at 10:38
@ AcetylCholine: You're right, most people don't want sympathy, they just want to be treated normal.
Ummm, if you click on the picture, it should open in a new window, and then you can try copying the link from there?
1 February 2011 at 11:19
Nah, that only displays the title to the picture and your post.
1 February 2011 at 11:47
This link?
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_quFjXZPgikw/TUREicSgGFI/AAAAAAAAAQs/6C5vzJRTaMs/s1600-h/Removing%20Misconceptions%5B5%5D.jpg
2 February 2011 at 18:09
Great post Nas! Sigh, if only our eyes had x-rays for the soul and just stopped wasting time judging...
BTW, I absolutely LOVE how your posts titles come from songs!! :D
3 February 2011 at 12:40
I agree with Ella :)
~miss anon~
8 February 2011 at 02:19
Nice post Budd. THanks for sharing this article x =]