Despite our irritation with the thin obsessed nature of our society, we do not have to become victims. Just like a child born into a poor family, or someone who has experienced any kind of hardship during their life, we have the power to rise above our situation, to not give in to the pressures that we find pressing in on us. We may have to fight hard, we may not always want to challenge the norms that surround us, but if we don't, where will we end up?
You may be wondering, why try to fight it? What difference is it going to make, I still want to look like these beautiful people. But think about this. To always be chasing the impossible, to constantly be fixated on the way we look, on our external image, is really an epic waste of time. Think of the strengths we've all been given, and think of the good that we can bring into the world by utilizing them. I can't argue that it shouldn't matter to us how we look, because of course it does! But to recognize that the way we look is only one small part of us, that we have a plethora of other gifts to give to the world is what will help us put the importance of our external image in perspective. You are the only person in the world who is exactly like you. (Too cliche for you?) But it's true. No one else can do the things that you can in exactly the way that you do. So it's time to begin to focus on what really matters to us.
In 20 years, what do you want to have done? Do you want to have impacted the world in some way? Do you want to have brought some good into this planet, or to have inspired someone else to do good? Because by continuously scrutinizing our bodies, we're losing a lot of time that could be spent accomplishing goals, or making friends, or just enjoying our lives.
Crazy right? To me, it's pretty crazy that we can forget how amazing we are just because we feel dissatisfied with the way we look. It's such a small part of us! But we all do it. I definitely do! But you know what's funny? As soon as I get the chance to pull my nose out of whatever fashion magazine I'm so seriously studying and just take a little walk, or talk to a friend, or concentrate on something else, I feel the pieces of the puzzle that is my life falling back into place.
So, I ask you, what can you do to help yourself feel as wonderful as I know you are? Maybe it's drawing, or writing, or talking to a friend, or just sitting outside. Whatever it is that you need to do, do it! I know I'm going to try as well.
Let me know how it all goes, and remember, you rock!
Till Next Time,
Steph
Steph,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is unreal! I love the voice in your pieces. Although I know you well, I can say that these posts demonstrate your courageous, strong, and confident personality. I understand how hard it is to get caught up in the media, modeling agency, and the overall fashion world. However, I want to let you know how proud I am of you for being able to overcome this, and write about it! It's so easy for us to let our image control us, but I think your title for this blog says it all: Beauty is a State of Mind. Instead of focusing on looks, we need to realize that there's much more to life.
With more people like you in our world, I think we can rise above and impact society for the better! Keep on blogging!
Love,
Syd :]
Great points brought up here! Honestly, you are very insightful and I agree with where you are coming from. I also like that you don't pretend to be above all of this. Of course, everyone struggles with scrutinizing their looks, but it's worthwhile to look past that and put things into perspective.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!