Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover

The world has this notion that appearances define who we are underneath. Not only is it superficial, but damaging. We're judged by our faces and the way we dress. But there's so much more to humans than the way they appear. It's heart-shattering to see how cruelly people are treated, based on their appearances. Children and adults with facial differences suffer extreme bullying. Some people even react in fear. It's sad, because people rarely take the time to get to know them. It makes one wonder if empathy is becoming extinct.

What would it hurt to show some compassion? It's something that's free and absolutely necessary. Things like race, complexion and facial differences can never define a person. It's the heart that reveals endless beauty. In an ideal world, everyone would be given a fair chance. Everyone would be accepted for who they are. But since it's not a perfect world, we need to dig a little deeper. Look at more than just the cover of the book and discover how beautiful the story is.

We need to show kindness, because kindness can heal. Because kindness is scarce and everyone needs someone to be kind to them. There are cruel people in the world, but there are also ones with good hearts. Ones who go out of their way to be nice. Those are the kinds of people who make the world more pleasant.

It's important to be yourself. No one needs to try to fit in, because we were all born to stand out. People can't change the way they look. The world needs to change the way it sees.

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