Self image. It's a dangerous thing. So many people fall into the trap of not appreciating what they are born with. As a society, we have come to expect ourselves to be ultra thin and to not appreciate our beauty for what it is worth.
If there is one thing I want to pass on to my children, it is a positive self image. I don't ever want to hear Makena complain that she is ugly or fat. We look different for a reason. Diversity.
You have to make due with what you have. Every lump, every stretch mark, every curve and every crease was put there for a reason. There is always someone worse off, and that is exactly what I was told growing up.
I remember watching this person on Oprah. It really put my life into perspective. If I ever complain about being fat or ugly, remind me about this video:
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I couldn't agree more, even though I've fallen in the trap more often than not. A good reminder.
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