Outer and Inner

     Outer and inner influences affect the way we look at health and self-image.  When our health goals are aimed at outer appearances, we may focus on ideal weight and muscle tone.  When goals are aimed at inner health, we may focus on strong bones and muscles, organ function, blood pressure, etc.   Total health is reflected in our outer and inner condition.
     When our self-image is affected by outside opinions, we may focus on appearance, looking more youthful and sexy.  We are more prone to getting rid of the gray, reducing wrinkles, using cosmetics, and having plastic surgery.  When our self-image comes from our inner judgment, we can take pride in being our natural selves, having good values, and improving our inner beauty.
     How we appear to others is important because those impressions do matter.  How we appear to ourselves is more important.  As we put more emphasis on total health and inner beauty, we will gain self confidence and be less dependent on the judgment of others.