Body Image. Two simple words, but a thousand things come to mind. I feel as though this topic is generally associated with teenage girls, but boys also deal with this problem. Body image is something that has been an increasing rising problem and it's ordinarily seen with teens. Someone may look at themself in the mirror and be completely distraught with how they look. It's a pretty sad thing if you think about it, looking at yourself and not being able to see or say one nice thing. I think that everyone at a point is guilty of this...and well, if you aren't, then congratulations to you. It's a true struggle. The society that we live in today, the media, covers of magazines, it's everywhere. Skinny models, perfect skin, pearly white teeth, healthy hair. People will pick the tiniest things about themselves and turn it into the biggest deal. I myself am guilty of this, along with many other teens.
I really wish it was easy to look like those girls in the magazines. Then I sometimes think how there must be some type of editing on the photos they take and not everything to them is natural. It would be easy if everyone could just pick one thing about themselves that they really liked. I think you have to genuinely believe that how you look is great. God made everyone different, and I think that when we give into all the superficial necessities out there, that we lose a little piece of that. You should own your look, cherish and appreciate your body. Skinny isn't the only form of beauty. Beauty comes in many forms, and I think the more unique, the better. There's an old saying, "beauty is only skin deep." It's completely true, I don't think I could describe it better. I think that someone's personality has the ability to shine brighter then their appearance. At the end of the day that's what counts, and that's what teens really need to remember. The comparisons between looks, the negativity, it can just be petty sometimes. I'm not saying that you have to force yourself to like things about yourself, but taking care of your body, attempting to not put yourself down, and learning to love you, are very important things to learn.
Nice way to start it off, followed by an intriguing thought process. My personal beliefs coincide with yours to a degree; I believe that appearances should be disregarded all together. Yours is a much cheerier, more optimistic, and ultimately friendlier idea presented in a friendly way. Way to go.
ReplyDeleteLove. Love. Love. Thank you for posting about this Bridget. I too am guilty of this, (I think most of us are at one point or another). I try to remind myself that it's the personality that matters in a person not the outward appearance, but I feel that I way too often make judgements about people based on the way they look. Here's to trying to focus on inner beauty. Love you Bridget <3-Rachel
ReplyDeleteBridget, this is such a positive message, and one that's so important to hear. I love that certain brands are moving toward celebrating inner beauty--I think Dove, maybe? They have a campaign focusing on "beauty" trather than "pretty." I like that. I also love your comment that when we all try to imitate the models on magazine covers, we lose our individuality which makes us truly beautiful.
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