I am seeing and hearing it everywhere: "I wish I was as fat as I thought I was in high school!" Sigh. Although I feel the same way, I can't help but think about how many of us have been hating on ourselves since HIGH SCHOOL... yikes. Add up those years (I am not trying to make us all feel old - sorry, not at all my intention!) all of those years is just a really long time to be down on ourselves.
All of those times we said no to an adventure, because we weren't comfortable in a bathing suit. The moments we missed out on, because we hid behind others or tried to blend in. The things that could have been - I know that we cannot dwell on them, but if we continue this way - that list will become longer, and we are going to miss out on a whole lot more.
Our society has come a long way since our generation was in school... did you know that a lot of young people unapologetically love themselves? They are shouting it from the rooftops - about how they love their curves, their shape, their SPIRIT! It is truly amazing to see this all over Tik Tok.
Could it be that as a society, we are truly making progress with body image?
Yes, yes we are! So shouldn't we "get with the times"? (I am seriously not trying to make us feel old! I can't help but giggle though).
How does this sound? No more missed opportunities. No more fear.
The message for the future is clear: Loving yourself is the only acceptable way to show up every damn day.
Shine on, Beauties!
- Dina xoxo
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