Judging by the 15 million
views on this video I am assuming you have seen this clip before, but if you
have not it demonstrates the importance of honesty, self-respect,
and natural beauty. This video is not your average inspirational video that
tells you how awesome you are, although it is an important video that shows how
we are perfectly imperfect human beings. It proves how an average woman
can be transformed with the use of makeup and Photoshop. Models are normal
people that almost every young girl strives to look like, but this is
impossible because they do not look like the photo they are
displayed in.
Young girls should realize
that they do not need to strive to be someone else and recognize that we were
all created out of God's love. I know it sounds cheesy, but it really is true!
What is the point of putting on a completely different mask if that is not who
you really are? I barely wear any makeup because I am not trying to be
someone else. This video rings true to me because no matter how many times
someone says you look beautiful or handsome, you have to believe it! You need
to look in the mirror and say "I am a 10!" It also demonstrates your honesty
with your friends and family. Putting on a mask displays how you are not
comfortable with your image. You need to have pride, confidence, and
respect for yourself. Be genuine with people because showing who
you truly are allows them to see the real you. Additionally, this means that
you will feel more comfortable about your image and shows that you trust the
people around you. I feel connected to this clip because I used
to look at models in magazines and think I would love to be like them;
now, I see an average woman who is wearing pounds of makeup and has been
retouched on a computer.
In my senior year of high
school, I took a photography class when I learned that my teacher had been a
graphic designer for a major magazine. She told me that she would work for endless hours on
one photo of a model. I have realized that my flaws in my face and body make
me unique as an individual. From this video, I have learned to
embrace my quirks. Also, I do not try to put on this facade of being perfect,
but have others like me for my personality. We should learn to accept our image and be
accepting of others images too. Appreciation and acceptance for yourself and others are incredible values to possess. In my life, this clip has
helped me realize that we all have flaws; however as individuals we are all unique
and we do not need to put on this mask. Most importantly have fun
and be who you want to be!
Amy, I love that you picked this video. I have seen it a handful of times before, and each time it made me feel a little more empowered! I think what you said about people knowing someone for their unique personality and not just their looks is a very eye opening statement. This idea of people being "perfectly imperfect" is something I will definitely take away from reading this. I loved reading your blog post this week, excellent work!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of your post was when you said, "Most importantly have fun and be who you want to be!" This is great message and i wish more people followed this advice. Many people, including myself, have tried being someone they're not and it sucks. We try and fit in, we try and be cool, what we should be trying to be, is ourselves. Truly, there is no one I would rather be than myself. I am an awkward,weird, outgoing person. But I am happy being that person!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this video before and i absolutely love it. I think this video is amazing in that it actually shows the process of how a picture becomes as beautiful as it is. I think this video is insightful into seeing our society's flawed beliefs in what is beautiful and attainable. I like how you talked about being unique, and i really don't think you should be calling them flaws in yourself. I think what you think of as flaws don't come off as flaws to others. They are just your characteristics, not your flaws because having flaws means theres something perfect that you are comparing yourself too... and the perfection is fake. so you are beautiful :)
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