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Hello Everyone !
Welcome to imagzbywendyk.com.
Recently I have been having a discussion of "vanity"
with my friends. According to Webster's New World
College Dictionary, "vanity" means the quality or fact
of being excessively proud of oneself or one's qualities
or possessions; self conceit.
I have also heard vanity described as having complete
confidence in your ability to be sexually attractive.
Either way, vanity is considered to be a derogatory term
and something to be avoided. And yet, if you swing in
the other direction, you will be labeled as having NO
confidence and low self esteem. Who ARE these labelers
and where is the prescribed Graph of Acceptance?
Pride in one's appearance and abilities is known as
virtuous pride, greatness of soul or magnanimity, but
when viewed as a vice it is often termed "vanity". Some
philosophers such as Aristotle consider pride a profound
VIRTUE, most world religions consider it a SIN. One of
the Seven Deadly Sins to be exact. So is vanity / pride
a vice or a virtue?
Is the desire to present your absolute BEST a vice? A
desire to look attractive to your mate? A desire to land
a job? A desire to score a promotion? A desire to work
out and lose 10 lbs, to catch a glimpse of your sculpted
thighs as you step from the shower, a little smile
playing at the corners of your mouth as you enjoy the
reward of daily workouts? A feeling of satisfaction as
you get compliments on your shiny, gorgeous hair color
and beautiful haircut? An outfit that makes you look
tall, thin and fearless with glowing skin? If wanting
this makes me wrong, I don't want to be right!
Physical and mental assets are desirable in our culture
and are necessary to get ahead. Unless you are planning
to live in a commune, a good education, professional
attire, and meticulous grooming are all beneficial
personally and professionally. (Though I have no
personal experience to draw from, I would bet that it
would make a difference in the commune too, though they
would probably never admit it.) Ask anyone who has gone
from one extreme to the other if they felt better
afterwards. Since we have eyes in our heads, the answer
will be yes! Since we have ears and brains too,
interesting intelligence is also in style!
Life is short. You can choose to be fabulous in 2010 or
NOT. You can choose to BELIEVE in your fabulousness or
NOT. You can choose to be PROACTIVE in your fabulousness
or NOT. You can choose to make CHANGES or NOT.
If you need assistance and Image Consultation, you can
choose to book an appointment with me. OR NOT! (See
services page for more
info.)
Have a BEAUTIFUL New Year, because you are worth it! Let
yourself SHINE WITH ABANDON! Do Not be afraid to radiate
confidence and beauty, to experiment and attain goals.
There is a derogatory term for those seeking continued
higher education. It is "professional student". Let them
be jealous of your PHD , Dr. Fabulous!
With GREAT Sincerity and PRIDE,
Wendy Kay |
