Body Image

        So many of the girls I know struggle with body image on a daily basis. The media tells them happiness comes from being skinny, having a thigh gap, and "curves in all the right places" (reference to True Beauty - Mandisa). It's everywhere from TV shows, to magazines and websites. Do you know what a Tumblr Girl is? Of course you do, smartie, who doesn't? I feel like girls (and guys) are surrounded by constant scrutiny, as if they could live up to airbrushed models and celebs. Those perfect people, they aren't really perfect. Even they have flaws. Over the past year, I have begun to embrace all of my little imperfections; they make me unique. I have small hands, stand at 5'5, and don't really tan. I don't let these things stop me from enjoying my life, though. In all actuality, the only ones who notice our flaws 90% of the time are our own selves. Isn't that silly? To all my friends and readers - You are beautiful. You have the capability to do amazing things. Believe in yourself, you deserve it. Don't try to change yourself to fit in with society.

 

 

 This is one of my favorite verses from the Bible. Fearfully and wonderfully made - that's you!