It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

I just saw a drawing of a very old lady stooped over with age and walking slowly with a cane. On the wall beside wher as a shadow of a slender young ballerina with arms outsretched and standing on the toes of one foot.

The caption read: “It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.”

I don’t know who created either the drawing or the caption, but I believe the creator(s) captured a wonderful truth just about perfectly.

Russ

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About russtowne

My wife and I have been married for over 33 years. We have 3 adult children and recently became grandparents for the first time, with a second one on the way! I founded, own, and operate an investment management and advisory firm. My wife is a Special Ed teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. In addition to our family and friends and my profession, my passions include writing poetry, song lyrics, and non-fiction short stories; tending a fern garden and small redwood grove on our property, hiking in ancient old-growth redwood forests, and watching old movie classics.
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9 Responses to It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts

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  2. Gina's Professions for PEACE says:
    July 22, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    This is so true Russ! It’s how we feel on the inside. I think I’ve seen that image too. And have you seen the one of an orange cat glancing into a mirror and the reflection is that of a tiger? It is not our years or how we appear on the outside, but how we feel. Thanks for sharing this great truth with us. An important reminder, every day. :)
    Hugs, Gina

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    • russtowne says:
      July 22, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      I do remember the cat that sees tiger when he looks in a mirror! Another great reminder! Thank you for mentioning it and for your kind comments!

      Great big loving hugs to you too,
      Russ

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  3. mindfuldiary says:
    July 22, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Always inside that counts! Children (0-5 years) are such experts in seeing inside, before judging. Just saw this image today and thought about sharing it on my blog, because it is so important to remember to live by. Sometimes the book cover does match the content.

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  4. Paws To Talk says:
    July 23, 2012 at 1:59 am

    We couldn’t agree more!
    Bella and DiDi

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  5. Jo-Anne says:
    July 23, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Yes it is what is inside us that matters more the how we look on the outside

    Reply
    • russtowne says:
      July 23, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      There are times when I believe it is a different kind of challenge for someone who is born with incredible beauty They gain much in certain ways, but perhaps lose much in others.

      Russ.

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