To be beautiful means to be yourself. You dont need to be accepted by others, you need to accept yourself. --THICH NHAT HANH
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The most important, unwavering life decision you can make, is the committment to love your being,to love who you are. It goes to the core of your humanity. Eventhough at times, it seems like an herculean task, it is however achievable.
i grew up with 4 siblings(3 girls and a boy). My sisters are slim and gorgeous, i am equally beautiful but "on the big side" (plus-size model). So i didn't fit in even as a growing child.
I was teased and bullied by adults and children in school and in church. If i can recall, there was this woman in my church whose speciality was to ridicule me in public for being 'fat'. In school, i had to fight for my place by becoming unnecesary generous to my classmates,buying gifts for them in exchange for their friendship and acceptance.
However, as i grow older, I have come to realize that even if you want to change your personality(your stature, looks, style), the first thing to do is to do is love and accept who you are, don't change for people, rather change for you. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.
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Let me share with you some of the philosophies that has helped me:
- Begin your day with love- remind yourself of your worth before getting out of bed
- Train your mind to be positive
- Work on your personal and spiritual development.
- Appreciate your talents,beauty and brilliance.
- Be confident in yourself.
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This is to encourage someone out there who feels "nothing good can come out of his/her Nazareth.
Always remember these:
you have a right to an awesome life, You are not out of place; you are uniquely created and you have the key to your happiness.
