I have always loved art, in any form. Music, paintings, drawings, fashion, makeup, ect. You name it, I like it! But I think the most beautiful form of art is when someone is fully, authentically themselves. They dress the way they want, wear makeup the way they want, paint their nails if they like it and just try to stick to who they want to be. I love when people are able to express themselves through fashion or makeup or traditional art. People say, “eyes are the window to the soul.” While I think that can be true, I think that the way a person dresses or does their hair or nails or paints or draws, can be a wonderful sneak peak into their soul as well. I know from experience that a part of my soul is in everything I write and wear. That is why it can be so intimidating and terrifying to put it out into the world. Because when people criticize your writing or your art piece, whatever that may be, they are really criticizing a piece of you.
I am never one to offer my opinion on what someone is wearing or how their hair looks or how they choose to paint a picture. I know I have no right putting my own opinions onto someone and the way they choose to express themselves. For many years, most of my life, I have had many people comment on my clothes or my makeup or even my painted nails. I know first hand what it feels like to get dressed in an outfit you feel comfortable and confident in and then get criticized for it. It is one of the worst feelings in the world. But I also know what it is like to be praised and appreciated for those same things. I know that not everyone will except me the way I am or appreciate me the way others do and that is fine. However I strive to except and appreciate others, no matter who or how they are. I have learned from experience, as I am sure many have, that a simple comment can make someones day or ruin it. Although we don’t always want to admit it or let it happen, peoples words are powerful. That saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me,” is just plain stupid. I would much rather be hit with sticks and stones than have someone make a mean comment or a negative comment about me.
If you see someone’s outfit that you like or a hairstyle that you like, tell them. You will make their day. I personally am a pretty shy person out in public but I always notice something about someone that I like or admire. Getting myself to say it is a little hard but I try because I know how much it can mean to that person. You can see it too. Their eyes light up and sparkle! Their smile appears or grows wider! It is always worth it. A little goes a long way. One positive comment from you can brighten their whole day.
Living it Up Halfheartedly 