Do you have one of those issues where you argue with yourself? Where you just aren't sure what you actually think because there are so many messages and opinions on the topic around you?



I have more than one like this. However, there is one topic that has been struggling to the top of my mind recently: vanity and perceived vanity.



Can vanity be a good thing?



Vanity has historically been truly reviled.



Vanity is number seven of the Seven Deadly Sins. It's the doppleganger of number seven on the Seven Holy Virtues list: humility.



There are many moralistic tales of how vanity makes you evil and brings about a spectacular downfall. Consider the lady who bathed in the blood of virgins to maintain her youth. Google Borgia+vanity and find plenty. The Brothers Grimm and Disney got in on the act too.



The Disney message seems to be: the truly beautiful don't need to be vain. They are just naturally eye-catchingly gorgeous.



And they are all gorgeous. Show me the Reubenesque Princess. Princ…