Key points

The quest for beauty ironically hinders genuine connection and fuels resentment.

Superficial facades create an endless cycle of seeking validation and feeling unseen.

When people own their imperfections and let others see their humanity, they invite real connection.

We live in a culture obsessed with appearances, facades, the “right” look, six-pack abs… a highly curated persona to be beamed out on social media from cool cafes, restaurants, beaches, hotels, and other destination locations. Nowhere is this more apparent than in sunny and superficial California. From billboards to Instagram, the pressure to be beautiful and project that you’re “living your best life” is oppressive.

What if, in our quests to be celebrated for our glitzy and glamorous outer selves, we are unde

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