Self-care is the non-negotiable. That's the thing that you have to do. And beauty is the thing that can be the benefit of the self-care. Beauty is not the point. Beauty is just a cute side-effect from self-care.
Jonathan Van NessRead
I grew up in a town of 30,000 people, and 'Queer Eye' was a beacon of light.
Interpretation
The quote reflects how media can provide hope and acceptance to individuals in smaller communities.
In this quote, Jonathan Van Ness expresses how the show 'Queer Eye' served as an important source of inspiration and acceptance for him while growing up in a small town. It highlights the impact of representation and support from media in fostering a sense of belonging and understanding in communities that may not always be open or accepting.
In practice
During a speech about diversity at a community event.
Self-care is the non-negotiable. That's the thing that you have to do. And beauty is the thing that can be the benefit of the self-care. Beauty is not the point. Beauty is just a cute side-effect from self-care.
Even though I'm a hairdresser and I love doing hair, I feel like I don't look like a groomer. When I think of how a groomer would look in relation to the first version of 'Queer Eye,' I feel like I don't fit in that box.
I want people to fall in love with themselves and to be really proud and full of joy for the space they take up. If someone else appreciates the space you take up, then that's icing on the cake.
People who fundamentally disagree with you politically or socially are not bad people. I can't expect that other side to have compassion for me if I can't put myself in their shoes, too.
There are times when you should listen to what people say about you, but also a lot of times you just don't need to listen so much. Don't worry so much and just go. Unless you're, like, in danger, and then don't. And then run, girl.
The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise the sail.
Whatever inspiration is, it's born from a continuous "I don't know.
Mars is there, waiting to be reached.
What else have I done nearly all my life than go hungry and go on singing?
You can't be what you can't see. Expose yourself to more role models and diverse experience to broaden your perspectives and ideas.
The fact that I made it to where I made it, when I look at where I came, I think is a message to the world and it's also a message to other young people who come from diverse and underprivileged backgrounds, that where they come from does not necessarily have to define where they are going.
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