Being a girl is so hard. The expectations for who we should be, what we should do, or how we should look are beyond shackling. Society paralyzes our will to be ourselves, ensuring that a piece of who we are is stripped away with every new trend or fad. Whether it’s better to be curvy or slim, smart or popular are all internal battles that keep us from maintaining individualization, because there’s always another photo or song that tells us what’s desirable, or not. More recently, the idea that females who identify themselves as a “savage” is more self-sufficient or independent than those who remain kind and humble; but this couldn’t be further from the truth. After all, anyone that has to demean or hurt others to prove themselves, are typically insecure and dependent on the approval of others. When you’re truly self-sufficient and independent, you radiate strength and confidence through your humility and compassion.
It’s so hurtful to see girls and women in a vicious cycle of self-hatred….but sadly, feeding on one’s insecurities is how many businesses increase their revenue. What society should be doing instead is promoting self-love and self-acceptance. But please hear me clearly! Loving, cherishing, and accepting who you are, completely, begins with you! This requires no validation from anyone else. When you feel good about yourself, it shows; you have an undeniable glow.
The one thing I’ve learned over the years, is that people will always have something to say about you, regardless how beautiful, how amazing, how compassionate, or whatever you are. So, in that instance, overlooking your perfect imperfections to meet society’s standards is pointless if the approval you’re searching for will never truly be fulfilling or complete.
The point I want to make is that loving yourself will free you from the bondage of societal peer pressure. Ladies, fall in love with every single part of yourself! Show the world that your flaws are what sets you apart and that having something different makes you all that the more special. Remember, the things that we sometimes feel is awkward, are the very things that leave people in awe of us. Be bold, be fearless, and be confident in YOU. Show it, wear it, feel it, breathe it. EMBODY YOUR BEAUTY!
Society promotes self-hatred…..Choose to say NO to societal peer pressure. And say YES to being your own first love!