by Ganelle Davis

Created on: July 24, 2011

When  we evaluate our looks,we must consider that looks fade with time. Our economy is in a deficit and most of our personal bank accounts have dwindled down to the very bare minimum. It looks as though we have not been able to count upon our money,trust funds or inheritance to see us through these difficult times.What about our character? Is character our saving grace,when our looks fade and the bank account is depleted? Let's closely, examine these three components ,looks,money or character.

Those beautiful bodies or drop dead good looks are just considered high maintenance.now a days.Plastic surgeons, would testify that looks are most important.After all, good looks are the means to their wealth and success.  

 Let's face the cold hard facts,most of us are not the beautiful people,we see on the magazine covers.We are mostly average in our looks and don't have the money to squander on plastic surgery.Therefore,we must develop our characters.  The only thing we have left, that we will carry with us to our graves is our character. Character appears to be the most important element to  carry us though these difficult times. 

Our Character can be seen by others by our actions. A steadfast character can not be easily influenced.  Our character may stand in for good credit,influential careers and leadership in our communities. How many people do you know that can actually get by with their good looks? Sure, the super models may get accepted into the finest hotels and Hollywood parties with their flawless,airbrushed good looks. Just ask those fading beauties, or the beautiful women over forty, "How often their names appear at the top of the invited guest list"? 

Most believe, money will buy anything. Money will not buy love, respect or honor. Just look at all of the wealthy people who have fallen far from grace, in spite of their enormous wealth.

Most recently , media mogul, Rupert Murdoch has been under fire, because of charges against him that have slandered his name and character. The media mogul's empire is threatened because his character has been under attack. What will he have left if his empire falls? Will he have his beautiful young wife by his side? Hopefully, she married the man and not his money. If she sticks by his side, it will definitely speak to her character. People will no longer have to speculate on the reason she married such a wealthy, much older, man as Rupert Murdoch.

My guess, is most people want what they don't have. However, character can be acquired by anyone. The gene pool of good looks is not a requirement. Money in the bank is not a requirement, nor the amount of zero's  or lack of zero's won't be the measure of your character.

So how do we stack up in the character department? Just ask someone, who has witnessed you in your finest moment. They might say, you were kind and gracious. So, if they speak of you in a generous way. Then, your character speaks for itself.

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