Being beautiful has nothing to do with how much makeup you wear, if you have the best or most expensive clothing, or where you live; it is all about what you have on the inside. Remember your eyes are windows to the soul....and the key to true beauty.
Everyone is beautiful, but if you lack confidence and keep your head down all the time, your true beauty will never shine. Keep your head held high, don't be afraid of eye contact, and SMILE!!! True beauty comes from the inside and if you are afraid to look at people then no one will be able to see how truly gorgeous you are. No matter what your disability...don't be ashamed of yourself. There is no reason to think you are "less" than anyone else. Disability or no disability, we are all human and we all have characteristics that make us unique from one another.
You're beautiful the way you are, accept that. Everyone is different and special in their own way. This makes us all unique and beautiful. Thinking your disability has made you ugly will only make self-conscious and uncomfortable. True beauty shines from the inside out. Work on being the best person you can be...not on looking like anyone else.
Be confident and secure in yourself and your body. No matter what your disability is, you have to have the confidence to carry yourself with grace. You have recognized the attention you get all ready...do NOT let this intimidate you or make you feel ashamed. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! Hold your head high, look the people who stare at you in the eye, and if asked explain your disability. But, NEVER be ashamed of who you are or your disability. Most people are just curious and it helps if you start the conversation. Saying "Hi! How are you doing?", is a great way to begin small talk. It also lets people know how friendly and open you are....that small step will help your beauty bloom.
Be yourself. There is no reason to be ashamed of yourself or your disability. Everything happens for a reason; you were born this way or had an accident and there is not much you can do about this, except love yourself. If we were all the same, this would be a boring world.
Be nice, be kind, be patient with others. If you have these qualities, then you are beautiful...it is all ready visible to others and you have not realized your true beauty just yet. There is always going to be some insensitive jerk who says something to hurt you. Do not let this stop you from seeing your beauty. Ignore the ignorant jerk and continue on your way or find someone else to talk to or just tell a joke. Or even smile at the jerk and tell them to have a wonderful day! There is nothing more beautiful than true grace! Believe others will take notice. It can happen anywhere. Never be afraid to engage anyone ever in any situation. I am not saying do this on a dark street while all alone, either. But, when in the grocery store, convenience store, or at a doctor's appointment, look up and smile at the person across from you. This is beautiful.
Keep a sense of humor about your disability. There is nothing more beautiful than a man or woman who has a constant smile on their face. Even if it seems to be for no reason. Laughter IS really the best medicine!!! There is no reason to make other people uncomfortable by making fun of yourself, but a joke or two can lighten the mood. Smiles make everyone look better.
Do NOT try to cover up your disability. If you are missing a limb and have a prosthesis, I have found that most people don't notice really until you try to cover that fact. People will see what you want them to anyway. Don't be afraid that you don't look like everyone else. This is what makes you special and memorable. What makes you beautiful is the way that you carry yourself. There is no reason to wear a lot of makeup or expensive clothing to "make" yourself beautiful. Just wear what you normally would and play up your best features. This applies to everyone, not just those with disabilities.
