Its revision period and while the rays of the sun tempt me into the fields, I am unfortunately obliged to decline its alluring command and face my books instead. This is going to be short because I am trying to pass this message as quickly as I can. Whilst the sun is glowing and baking, we tend to dress in lighter clothing or fewer clothing depending on what we feel. Many of us, especially females, use this opportunity to emphasise our bodies in the bid to look attractive. I know what you might be thinking- ‘she is going to start a long rant about how women should preserve their modesty’, you’re wrong. What I actually want to say is more important and I hope you take this to heart as I have.
It is easy to judge others. So easy. Afterall, pointing out the faults of others is less of a hassle than aknowledging ours. With the stepping out of the sun comes the stepping out of insecurities as well. The light illuminates our every fault…so we think. Guys as well as girls need to understand that this period of warmth is the time when we all want to feel more beautiful.
The shy girl who usually hides away in her room because she thinks she has bad skin and the sun will only aggravate it, decides to come out because she’s bought a new dress which works wonders on her complexion- but what happens? People laugh at her or judge her. They wonder why she hasn’t plastered her face with make-up. They think she’s dirty.
The girl who actually has on make-up is looked down upon because they say she does not appreciate or possess ‘natural beauty’. She’s roasting her skin with chemicals and all too soon she’s going to break out in nasty spots all over her face. She does not have new clothes so her face is the only way she can try to look different.
The girl who wants to be ‘skinny’ puts on her favourite shorts which she believes elongates her legs but what happens? They point fingers at her every cellulite. Making fun of the way she walks. She feels self conscious and she’s pulling her shorts down. She thinks she should not have come out.
How about the guy who can’t seem to get a break? Not only is he stressed out about school, he’s also nervous around women because he’s lanky and without a trace of muscle. He does not walk with the other guys because he feels insecure- the ladies never pick him.
And they are all out in the sun. trying to capture a bit of the happiness that seems to be saturated in the warm atmosphere. Hoping that this summer might be different- that they’ll finally step out of who they appear to be into who they really are. These people are struggling just like you and me with their insecurities. The last thing we need is a pointed finger of judgement wagging in front of our faces, condemning us for who we are.
Each person walking on this earth has a load they are carrying. The significance of the weight is unique to every individual, nonetheless heavy. We need to always keep this in mind- No body has a perfect life, because perfection can not be attained on this earth. The sun is warm but thats when our hearts become cold. That’s when we play god and begin to judge others.
We always compare the rays of the sun with rays of hope, well sometimes because of the damaging thoughts and words we use on ourselves, these rays of light can also be likened to lasers- burning away at our every bit of happiness and acceptance only to reveal a person more crushed than they ever were.
Lets enjoy the sun. Lets enjoy this gift from God. Allow people to be happy the best way they can, allow them to walk with their heads held high without the fear being judged (Who are we to judge?). Just give them that moment- the moment to shine like the sun.
