hidden perspective
I call it hidden perspective, I like to think its this idea of keeping an open mind to what's beautiful can be toxic. how we then become toxic in our behaviors due to this narrow idea about what beauty means. we can be blinded to dangerous things because it looks pretty. Will choose to focus on the beauty but not the effects it causes. but also to stay open to the other perspective. where just because something is deemed toxic or ugly doesnt mean we can admire the beauty it has to offer. as beauty is beyond surface level. everything has its part to play in life, its role, a pillar that holds us all. theres beauty in the admiration. taking the time to understanding something will truly show you anything can be beautiful. bugs, mold,bacteria, etc. the idea is to open your mind to understanding all the ways things are beauty, and open to understanding beauty doesnt say stability. stability say beauty.
This comes partly from personal feelings. where I have an illness thats invisible. so on the outside things seem good, or great, so thats whats perceived i am, despite not often being either and sometimes struggle alot. I to had and still have some toxic thinking due to this idea, of my own self, that if I look fine I must be fine. you tear yourself a part a little. your drenched your self in negative thinking. same with my own personal body issues. to this day I still find my self smothered in negative emotions. all because on the outside I dont feel as pretty. its a perspective I wish wasnt my first.
modern beauty. simple and narrow.
helps to keep on mind. helps to understand theres a need for that to.
From my own experience, embracing a hidden perspective on beauty has been transformative. Initially, I struggled with invisible illness, and the outside world saw me as 'fine,' even when I was facing significant challenges internally. This disconnect often made me feel isolated and led to negative self-judgment, especially around modern, narrow ideas of beauty. By shifting my mindset to appreciate beauty beyond traditional standards, like finding fascination in things usually deemed unattractive—such as mold, bacteria, or even the environmental harm they represent—I learned to accept complexity and imperfection in myself and others. For instance, while an oil spill wing might seem purely toxic and destructive at first glance, recognizing the subtle patterns, colors, or ecological stories behind it reveals a more nuanced beauty. This broader outlook encouraged me to be kinder to myself during difficult times. I realized that feeling 'not pretty' or struggling with wounds that aren’t visible doesn’t diminish the inherent beauty of my human experience. Beauty is not about stability or perfection; it’s about the role everything plays in the grander scheme of life. If we open our minds to these hidden perspectives, we can find value in all forms, even those traditionally labeled as ugly or toxic. It’s about learning to admire complexity and accepting that beauty can be imperfect yet meaningful. This approach has helped me cultivate compassion for myself and a deeper appreciation for the world’s diverse expressions. Embracing imperfection and hidden beauty ultimately leads to greater mental resilience and emotional balance, especially important for those living with invisible struggles.