10 THINGS ABOUT ANGELINA JOLIE THAT INSPIRE US TO BE BETTER HUMANS

This article is a consequence of the much talked about Vanity Fair interview I read a few days ago. There is something about that interview which stayed with me a little longer than it was supposed to, I guess. This is just me putting all those thoughts in words. Angelina Jolie's life isn't a secret and that's a privilege like most of the stars of her stature don't get to enjoy. So, I am not giving an overview of her life but a few things that we ought to learn from this glorious woman and the world knows by the name of Angelina Jolie.

1. When your materialistic accomplishments are just a superficial measure of your success. Residing in a $25 million dollar mansion, Jolie is as indifferent to it as we are not because it's 'home' for her and 'mansion' for us.

2. When being selfless is not a trait you inhabit but it's a trait you possess because it isn't easy to act normal in front of your kids when your decade long relationship has just ended.

3. When you make the most of your wealth by contributing to making this world a better place. Angelina is the Goodwill Ambassador for the UN and in 2001, she approached the UN and not the other way around like it is for most celebrities.

4. When you realise that it's as important to take care of yourself as it is to take care of your loved ones. Having been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, she admitted to ignoring her health and taking her own self for granted.

5. When one has no idea of how beautiful they are and laugh at the fact that they are  desired by millions across the world, that's exactly what makes them even more desirable.  That's Angelina Jolie for you.

6. Normal is too passe, in the words of Knox—one of Angelina's six children— and looking at the actress's life, we couldn't agree more.

7. When she reinstated the fact that crying in the shower was not a sign of weakness, but acceptance.

8. Angelina Jolie easily spills a cup of tea. Now we all have a valid excuse for being clumsy now and then.

9. She's still trying to be a good home maker. If Angelina has still not accepted the fact that she's perfect, what stops us from trying to be a better person each day.

10. When she tries to do what is good for her children instead of being the "perfect" mother, even if her kids don't agree with her. Moms will be moms, and Angelina has proved that again.

Here's to hoping the family finds their happy space and she continues to be the awesome person she is!

WE LOVE YOU ANGELINA!

All images by Vanity Fair.

You can read the full interview here.