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Singing sensation Susan Boyle has been waking people up all over the world to the fact that looks do not matter when it comes to pure talent.

She has also been raising the question: Just What is Beauty?

By describing Susan as “frumpy,” and “the hairy angel,” the media is still looking at Susan’s appearance rather than her talent. But it seems she is building a new phenomenon quickly in the complete redefinition of not only beauty, but also success.

So can we now see past her looks alone as a society and start looking within?

While Susan recently said on Larry King Live that she would not change her looks, she recently got a “makeover,” which mainly consisted of a new outfit and hair style, including a new color.

“Talent and intelligence and heart are all internal; they don’t rely on plastic surgery to sustain them,” says Tamar Abrams of The Huffington Post. While a new hairdo and stylish attire aren’t exactly plastic surgery, Susan did change her looks.

Should she have?

Personally I wish she had not done anything to change herself and at the same time, (I knew it was inevitable) I have nothing but respect for Susan!

It’s clear that from over 40 million YouTube views, Susan’s fan base certainly don’t care about her old-fashioned housedress and cloud of unconventional hair.

Was it the pressure of stardom that caused it? The drive to win?

Or was it just the simple yearning to change it up a little?

What it all comes down to is that every woman should be able to do what she wishes to feel her best, and if a mini-makeover is what Susan wanted—and what woman doesn’t get a new ‘do or new digs once in a while?—then that’s what she should be able to have, without controversy.

Susan Boyle has won over the hearts of Britain’s Got Talent, Simon Cowell, and millions of people worldwide—and she did it without traditional pop star style, and with an extraordinary talent that surpasses most hip-gyrators and bare-assed divas that make it big, proving that you don’t have to look like a hooker to hook your audience.

I want to hear your opinion about Susan… please take a moment to speak your mind.

Love to you,
Laura

Pinky Power!

By now we’ve all shared in the amazing experience of watching the performance of Susan Boyle from Britain’s Got Talent. Watching her defiantly smile at all of those who mocked her and seeing her confidently swagger when stating her age may have been just as awe-inspiring as her performance.

Will Susan be the kick in the pants we need to finally see past looks alone?

Was Simon Cowell’s face not priceless to see? Though I could think of dozens of other comments he could have made instead of a screwy “I told you so”…

A. Susan, you have made me finally put my foot into my mouth so far I have swallowed it and it has ruptured my spleen; I have no words for you because I truly can’t say anything and am bleeding internally.
B. I once remarked that someone was a dairy farmer dressed as a woman. Darling, you are a diva dressed as the girl next door. Bring it on!
C. WTF, mate?

Vote on your favorite alternative Simon response in the comments section, or add your own.

When I was watching Larry King, Susan was asked if she planned on changing herself. Her response was, “No, why would I? I’m the same person.” It’s really wonderful that she’s getting this press because she is a role model for the TRUTH: an everyday woman who is authentic and talented.

Why must we look a certain way to get recognition?

Why can’t we just be ourselves as we are?

For the record, Larry King is no George Clooney himself! Why does he have his own television show looking the way he does, yet women like Susan face such “controversy”? Why, on the same network, do you always seem to see an overweight weatherman or a balding male anchor alongside a slim, perfectly-put-together female anchor? Do you think this standard of appearance holds truer for women than for men? And why? Share your response in the comments.

I want to live in a world where we can stand up and be proud of who we are, just as we are; where we can receive recognition and praise for our talents and abilities, for what we do—not what we look like; and where we can be free from fear of being ridiculed and sneered like Susan Boyle initially was.

Susan is an overnight sensation because people are hungry for what is authentic. They are tired of making themselves wrong for not looking a certain way to fit into society and the more Susan Boyles that come along, the more we will see that “beauty really is in the eye of the beholder” and real talent has nothing to do with looks!

This clip has been floating around the internet this last week and it might have made it’s way into your inbox. If for some reason you have not had the pleasure of viewing it, I would highly recommend it. Just when you feel down and out, this video will no doubt uplift you. This short view of Susan Boyle on “Britain’s Got Talent” makes me feel great, is inspirational, touching and really brings tears of joy to my eyes. Watch and you’ll see why. (Click on the link and/or copy and paste the URL into your browser. You won’t be sorry.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU

Dream Big and Make Happiness Yours!
Susan

www.susankimcoaching.com