Original post by Anonymouswhy does that mean that you can't enjoy life? You don't need other people to admire you to be happy, you don't need their approval to appreciate the trees and the sky and the sight of the stars on the ocean. Do you want to know what some old Greek guy with a beard said? "He who is richest is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature". It takes practice, but you can learn to be happy with little.Beauty in the aesthetic sense just means people will look at your face and think you have good genes, which is nice, but pretty people get depressed, and pretty people can be empty in personality. Just stop caring, get away from the mirror, and develop a sense of self- like an instrument, a language, a sport (i heard boxing is good for confidence!) Most of us will die ugly anyway. You are God's child and were made for a reason, even if it didn't feel like it. If you can't help how you look, give up on obsessing and let go so you can enjoy reality.I'm so sorry if this sounds condescending, but I felt I was in a similar position a year ago, when I lost many who I cared for, was physically hurt, and just wanted to give up and escape. If you abandon doubt, just let go, you can accept Jesus Christ, ask him to fill your heart and guide you. I prayed daily at the worst time, and (for a few months lol) let go of sin, and read scripture (love Lamentations) and then one day, I felt my soul was wiped clean. Reality became so vivid and wonderful, and I was grateful every day to be alive. Even though I was being hurt, God calmed the stormy waters within me and showed me beauty in everything. It was as vivid as being a child, undescribable, and I never thought I would believe- but to this day, when I feel downcast, I can talk to Jesus and feel washed with love, feel the spirit guiding me, and I remember how much beauty there is. I have faith in Him, and even when He gives me challenges, I will allow life and its challenges to happen because at the end of the day, He loves me and He has given me purpose.He has given you purpose too. You were created for a reason. Your cells were perfectly arranged and intelligently designed to form you as an individual, so stop trying to look for perfection, you will never have it and searching will create more pain, just let life happen and see where it leads you. You are so important. You deserve to find happiness and meaning x