When low self-esteem becomes a shackle to the mind, in this age of focusing on appearances, beauty is an asset, but it can also become a burden. In the 87 version of Dream of Red Mansions, Ouyang Fenqiang said: "She is so beautiful that she doesn't dare to face it, so she can only look at it secretly." This sentence touched me deeply, because I had felt the same way. When I was a child, I was always complimented on my beauty, but these compliments didn't give me confidence, but instead made me fall into an inner struggle. I was afraid of what others expected of me, and I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to live up to those expectations. Whenever others cast envious glances, I just want to run away because I am afraid that I will not be able to meet their expectations, and I am afraid that my every move will become the object of discussion by others.
It is precisely because of this inner anxiety and low self-esteem that I began to gradually close myself off, unwilling to communicate with others, afraid of being discovered by others The true fragility of my heart. I became more and more lonely and more sensitive to the outside world. Even being in front of the mirror disgusted me because that face made me feel like I couldn't get rid of what others expected of me. Until one day, I met someone who really knew how to cherish me. He didn't start out admiring my appearance, but he tried to discover my heart with his heart. He said to me, "Your beauty comes not only from your appearance, but also from the kindness and strength of your heart. This sentence was like a clear spring, diluting my inferiority complex and anxiety in my heart for many years. I felt truly understood and cared for, and I also understood that beauty should not be a shackle to the heart.
Gradually, I learned to accept myself and to shine with confidence from within. I started trying to communicate with others and open my heart because I knew I deserved to be understood and loved. I also began to pay attention to and help those who were also vulnerable at heart, because I knew the feeling of loneliness and helplessness. Today, I am a stronger and more confident person, no longer using beauty as a burden, but as a gift. I understand that everyone has their own unique beauty and should not be defined or limited by appearance. I am willing to use my experience to encourage and inspire others, so that more people can find inner strength and self-confidence.
Beauty should be a freedom, not a burden. I want everyone to be able to find their own beauty and no longer be bothered by the eyes and expectations of the outside world. Let's bravely face the fragility of our hearts, release the shackles of our hearts, and embrace our true selves. Because everyone deserves to be loved, to be accepted, and to have their own beauty.