Unpredictable control

I feel empowered by the idea that I need to strengthen my inner self and my outer self.  I like the idea that how I feel about myself on the inside can be an outer reflection of what I do and how I treat my body.  But, I also know we do not always have control over every aspect of our lives.  Illness and injury (or just life) can wreak havoc, create anxiety and depression, cause us to believe that we aren't worth while and beautiful, that we aren't powerful and able.  Or in other words, we may not always be able to control how we look on the outside.  I believe that's one of the reasons we should not base our confidence on our appearance, it's subject to too many different variables.  So, it would seem that focusing on who we are inside and loving and embracing ourselves would create more confidence/peace/ and love. (I believe part of embracing ourselves is loving ourselves enough to accept who we are perfections and imperfections, but also loving ourselves enough to allow change, progression, and growth). On the flip side, we don't always have control of what happens to our minds.  My grandma suffers from dementia.  She can't develop her inside being anymore. We don't always have control over those things that make us healthy.  The last thing we should do is feel guilty about it or judge others for it.  But I do believe that you should do the best you can with whatever you have and that is what brings a sense of peace and that's why you should do it.  Inner peace, self love, acceptance, loving others better because you aren't beating up on yourself all the time, a sense of wholeness or health, strength and ability... those rewards are worth the battle to become as healthy as you are personally able.  When we do our best without comparing ourselves or belittling ourselves... remember we are strong and able, powerful to make a change, beautiful and intelligent... we are super beings, divine beings with limitless potential.  Let's embrace that.