Beauty in Uniqueness

Once, I visited a hair salon for a trim. With age, my hair had thinned and grayed. During the haircut, the stylist suggested dyeing my hair black. Though I appreciated the suggestion, I prefer not to dye my hair. I joked with the stylist, remarking on the irony of spending years bleaching some strands only to consider dyeing them black again. The stylist chuckled, perhaps thinking me frugal.

Each stage of life holds unique meaning, beauty, and significance, and we should embrace our age accordingly. Yet, many resort to hair transplants, bariatric, and plastic surgeries in an attempt to deceive others and themselves.

Embracing our changing selves nurtures a life free from stress. As we gaze into the mirror, let’s embrace the genuine beauty within and take pride in it. Understanding our inner beauty outweighs the pursuit of external validation through flattering remarks.

But why? Why do we measure ourselves against others? Simply to triumph over them?

God has a different scheme of things. He has made us different, with different faces, different irises, different palm lines. Our chromosomes and genes also don’t match. Everyone’s zodiac sign and blood group cannot be the same.

The divine has a unique design for each of us. We bear distinct faces, irises, and palm lines, not to mention our diverse chromosomes and genes. The compatibility of zodiac signs and blood groups doesn’t align either.

While some finish their studies by 21, the journey to a fulfilling job may take years. Others stumble into success effortlessly, while some toil endlessly without reaping the rewards.

Life unfolds in unpredictable ways; there are those who ascend to the CEO role at 25 only to leave this world at 50, while others assume the position at 50 and thrive until 90. Barack Obama steps down at 55, while Donald Trump begins at 70.

Similarly, in academia, some students maintain a smile despite exam failures, while others shed tears over a single mark’s difference.”

Our sorrow isn’t rooted in our lacks, but in the possessions of others. Sometimes we perceive others as surpassing us, yet it’s worth noting that others are also trailing behind us.

Each individual occupies their rightful place in the world, each one unique. Comparison is unnecessary; you’re not behind or ahead, not inferior or superior. You’re just different from others. Embrace your differences and your unique position. 

So stay joyful, stay chill, and savor each moment this life offers.

–Kaushal Kishore

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