Beauty, Self Worth And Net Worth...
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
What feelings do you have about yourself..? Home come you no longer have that belief in yourself all of a sudden..?. Have you I'm any way failed yourself..?. Did you fall short of your expectations..? Has your self-esteem been affected..? How is your bank balance faring..?LOL..
A lot of instances comes to mind when you think of beauty. Beauty is the that facial personality you portray to others, andany times than not, we as humans are always forced to examine put beauty time and again. It can be extremely damaging at times, particularly to ones belief, and in the long run, it influences ones self worth.. It does cause insecurities most especially in women.
It is one thing to be good looking, probably at times, it comes with some added benefits and freedoms, but it is another thing not to allow ones self worth depend on ones looks. Facial appearance can be fleeting; it is the content on the inside that is timeless.
Self-worth Versus Net-worth
Net-worth is an external measure of how much we are worth in financial terms, while Self-worth is an internal measure of how much one values oneself..
In our modern day society, there is a tendency to attach self worth and other people’s approval to material things. The truth is that those that measure their self-worth by their net-worth never really feel valuable.
It is never enough. Many people live beyond their means in an attempt to feel good about themselves. Getting into debt just to keep up appearances seldom ends well. All the goods and possessions that you possess just don't reflect who you truly are.
The Dangers Of Materialism
As materialism becomes endemic and a society equates self-worth with net-worth, with far too much emphasis placed on money, power, position and possessions, and acknowledges and celebrates wealth without questioning its source, there is a tendency for people to go to extremes in order to increase their net-worth at all costs and by any means possible leading to dishonesty and corruption.
When people are “encouraged” to amass and cling to possessions, when our pursuit is on making profit, pursuing pleasure, and obtaining position, it leaves little energy, time, and ability to focus on our real purpose and the things that really matter.
Materialistic societies rate individuals not on personal character and achievement, but rather on the fantastic display that they are able to put on, and other extreme shows of ostentation. In Nigeria today, a societal value system has evolved where material fortune is more widely celebrated than diligence, honesty, honour and integrity; these virtues are seldom accorded the respect they do deserve.
As people compete to build the trappings of wealth and put these on display, the seeds of corruption are sown. Greed and the insatiable love for materialism are at the root of bribery and corruption, which have eaten deep into the marrow of our society. The endless desire of all strata of society, both rich and poor, for possessions, inevitably leads to moral decadence.
Your Achievements
It is natural to feel good about your achievements and accomplishments, but don't base your self-worth and self-esteem on this or you will be constantly chasing “success” and never stop to live. Many successes give you a temporary lift and then you are racing on to the next thing. What really matters to you at your core? It is your sense of values and ethos that will give you that life of meaning and purpose.
Why is Self-Worth Important.?
Have you ever thought of how you measure yourself..? Reflect on whether you have measured yourself through your looks, your job, your money, your position, or your possessions. Life is not about looking beautiful or accumulating wealth and possessions, because in the end, you cannot take them away with you. We often feel a false sense of security by having a large net worth or more wealth than our neighbor.
Conclusion
Net-worth and fortunes can change dramatically; wealth can be transient. Our lives and livelihoods can change in an instant. Wealth is nice to have, and can and does bring pleasure, but it is important to keep it in perspective. In order to develop a sense of well-being beyond material success and its outward trappings, an internal appraisal is necessary; a strong sense of self-worth is the key to true contentment and lasting fulfillment.
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No matter who we are becoming, we must hold on unto our self worth, and never allow anything take it off. Society classify people based on their net worth, forgetting that self worth too is a value that needs to be esteemed greatly.