text: Gabriela Of the

illustration: Maria Petrea

We all know that beauty is subjective, that it is something that is difficult to define and that it can take on different meanings from different people's perspectives. Despite this aspect, it is very easy for many of us to fall into the trap of self-doubt when we cannot conform to the ideal image of beauty that certain people have.

  From the simple fact that each of us has our own preferences, and that it is seldom possible to agree on something that is to the liking of several people, we can deduce that no one can actually tell us concretely what is "beautiful". The small aspects that can be interpreted as "imperfections" by one can arouse admiration from another, as our image is perceived differently by the eyes of each beholder. The fact that we are not seen the same way by everyone and that we do not have things in common with other people is a factor that makes us beautiful because there is so much beauty in diversity.

  And yet, given that no one can associate this concept with a precise explanation that satisfies everyone, what does beauty really mean?

  Each person is beautiful in a unique way, and it's not necessarily about different physical features that stand out. In everyday life we can stand out through our own beauty which can be manifested through our energy and through what we offer to others. The superficiality we constantly face in our society often makes us overlook the true beauty that we can easily value and that can even characterize us in many ways.

  The attitude we have towards those around us, empathy, willingness to help and good intentions are gestures that expose our essence and help us maintain a pleasant energy to transmit to those around us. Likewise, the beauty we see in everything around us is actually a reflection of our own beauty, because seeing something good in anything and anyone is an aspect that proves that we ourselves have something good in us.

  Last but not least, self-love is a true form of beauty. The self-acceptance and compassion we offer to ourselves first and foremost is a way to highlight our uniqueness and demonstrate that we are aware of our worth by being prepared to spread this positive energy around us.

  Whether it's the simple things that make our personality stand out or small physical aspects that are easily noticed, we can all characterize ourselves as beautiful, and this is visible daily to those around us, even if we sometimes fail to notice ourselves. we see ourselves like this.