The imperfection of beauty.

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I was in awe when I saw the picture of an albino peacock, and its undeniable beauty and then the sudden realization of how I wish we would stop identifying our imperfections, highlighting them and letting them define us, or better yet, we should stop transferring this disease of making others feel insecure about their differences but allow them to embrace them, just like that peacock, because in all truth and honesty in “peacock world “ that albino is an outsider and has no chance in surviving or finding a mate.

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VKA-17/04/05-Victoria- A peacock shows off in the Beacon Hill Children’s Farm Victoria, BC on Sunday, April 17,2005.(Photo by Darren Stone/ Victoria Times Colonist) For City story by

The fact that we all have this mental picture (the one different to the other) about how perfect we would be if this was smaller or that was bigger, in my opinion is unrealistic and unreal. What I mean is, we all seem to crave this perfect image. I know most research blames the root of this on media and how they feed on our desire to feel and look perfect but to a certain extent, this idealistic, unreal image is the source of all our problems.
When I refer to beauty as an imperfection I refer to what actually defines your beauty, your beauty is not defined by what makes you a normal being, but rather it is defined by your unique flaws, the little hiccups in your genetic coding that set out the blueprint for your fingerprint – which is why beauty will never be perfect.

I know, this perfect image is a marketing strategy, but the main point I am trying to raise here is the fact that, perfection is unattainable because it is an unrealistic image – which is unique to every being. So how can “perfection” actually reach a state of “perfection” if what I see as “perfection” is what you see as an “imperfection”? It is my belief that I was made in the image if my maker, and in my eyes He is perfection – so who I am to suddenly taint this image all in the name of this new found worldly perfection.

I read an image that said, “It’s so sad how we break down something beautiful to make it perfect “.
If you’re reading this, you are beautiful – take it from someone who was bullied, for being different, someone who tried so hard to fit into a frame that was never made for her or anyone else because it took a while before she realised that, perfection is factitious image – how could anyone ever attain that.

You’re so-called imperfections are the truest definition of your soul, of your being, and if being perfect means I have to lose my identity, then I would rather be mocked and ridiculed by those who clearly didn’t have the courage to stay true to the essence of their souls, those who choose to be placed under the same definition as millions of others.

Special shout out to all of those who sent me their “selfies” for the making of this post’s featured image.

The imperfect yet ever so beautiful, Lucy

P.S: You are beautiful.

Define : Sexy

”The truth is once you have mastered the sexy attitude, the clothes you wear will not matter. Its such a feminine thing to feel sexy, to feel womanly, to feel beautiful and we can all do it.” – Bows and Throws (www.bowsandthrows.wordpress.com)

I have been reading and rereading this post (posted May 24, 2015) and I only got time to actually express my thoug  hts on it now. We all, as females, not only want to feel sexy but encompass it in every shape and form, but the question that will always rear its ugly head and haunt our reflections is “am I sexy?” , please note, I use the word sexy not in a derogatory manner but as a substitute for feeling attractive and radiating it.

I personally feel that once you solve that equation as to what defines sexy for you everything else will fall into place but, most ask themselves where can they begin and its quite simple, your wardrobe, your hair and for those of you who wear make-up, how you wear it. These all play a big role in feeling good, because when you look good you suddenly displaying signs of exuberance. You know what I am talking about, on the days you’re dressed to kill and your hair and make-up is (as most would say) on point, and you have this unshakable confidence, let us not forget how you take more selfies than usual on that day … and that right there is your equation solved, make personal grooming a priority of the highest degree.

The internet is full of useful tips, hints for the beginners and for those who just want to touch up on their knowledge. I say, sexy can only be defined by the person who wears it because like beauty, sexy has its imperfections. “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen

Only go as far as doing what makes you feel good, not uncomfortable. Remember, you’re doing this for yourself not for the world to suddenly give you unneeded attention. Some say beauty is skin deep, others go on to say it comes from within and that it is in the eyes of the beholder, but who cares what they say, you are a beautiful entity, yes YOU, and that is an asset no one can ever take away from you, so fight to keep it in your reign.

Xoxo, Lucy