I’m also very skeptical of how the media pushes beauty ideals, especially for women. When the most beautiful women in the world (actresses and models) are criticized in magazines for wearing something “ugly” or having puffy eyes, what chance do the rest of us have?! We can never be perfect because we are imperfectly human, and perfection is the enemy of greatness anyway. 😀

The pursuit of beauty perfection can consume a person, but in the end beauty fades. I’d rather spend my time and energy in cultivating my mind and soul and health.