To you who are reading this, you are beautiful.

[LiveandLetLive42]

If you can’t see anything beautiful about yourself, get a better mirror. Look a little closer. Stare a little longer. Because there’s something inside you that made you keep trying despite everyone who told you to quit.

[All_alone]

Or said "you cant do that ".

Gotta keep trying!!!

Thank you!

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to All_alone]

Omg right??? And who has the right to tell ANYONE they cant do something. That's so wrong. What we love about ourselves doesn't have to do with anyone else. They have no right to judge. I just told Faux I love my humor. I think laughing truly is the best medicine. And of course I don't feel like laughing all the time. But, I do try and that's what matters!

[All_alone in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

So true. No one should tell anyone they cant, should, etc. I recently spoke to someone I hadn't seen in quite some time. During the conversation this person said they highly respect me because.....

What they respect me for is spot on, however another person criticized (judged) me for the same qualities a few months back. Those words did hurt and has bothered me since and made me pull back (among a few other things).

But after the recent compliment I've done a lot of thinking on the criticism. I am me and my qualities are me and I am comfortable in my skin. Yes, I'm having a hard time and depression twists our thoughts at times. But after the compliment from someone I also highly respect means more to me then the criticism. We do what we have to!

I'm glad you have your humor! Laughter is a great medicine!!

Our worth lies within us not with others!!

[fauxartist]

I love this because so many battle with self image, self esteem, and self worth. We hear this over and over here. So many of us forget the good things about ourselves. That they are talented in their own way, they are smart, kind, loving, giving, etc. Find those things you like about yourself.....

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to fauxartist]

I knew you would love this Faux. We have to find some self love in this tough and judgmental world. I find self love within my humor. I know I am easily amused and I used to be so self conscience about it. I thought laughing at everything was embarrassing, but I love it now. And there is nothing wrong with that. And we all have something!!! We just need to move the negative stuff out sometimes. Thank you B <3

[fauxartist in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

I hear ya.....you should see me with the little ones....they have such a funny outlook on the world and it's hilarious sometimes to hear their take on things....it's one of my favorite things in the world....to hear kids laughing....

[Hollick]

Isn't that the truth? self acceptance cuz basically ppl don't care the way we sometimes think they might?

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to Hollick]

I am such a ditz. I totally don't get it. Nothing against you. This is my insecurity. I get so embarrassed when I don't know what certain quotes mean. It happens to me a lot haha. I usually just laugh or agree but inside I am dying of embarrassment. I can tell it's a good one though! And thank you for commenting. That means so much to me.

[Hidden]

Thank you for sharing this. I felt emotional reading it this morning.

It is a positive reminder, especially on a day I’m feeling really low.

🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹❤️❤️

[HopeWithSmile]

Thank you for this incredible reminder to fight for ourselves. We should never give up on us.

In this consumer society everything looses its value, even humanity and kindness. Let's preserve our inner beauty and share it with the world 🙏🏻🌎

[Starrlight]

Looking back on this is amazing. What an uplifting writing. Yes let's look hard and deep and always keep trying. I’m giving up on this damn day and sleeping early so I can hopefully wake up to a better life.

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to Starrlight]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[Starrlight in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Poodie in reply to Starrlight]

Hi Star,

Good luck with that sleeping. I think I will try it. Something has to work. ❤️

[Starrlight in reply to Poodie]

Nothing is working these days. High high anxiety and it feels like it’s taking over my life.

How are you?