Perfectly Taboo.
I think as a girl there's some pretty fantastic things about it. We can nurture, care, and I feel the satisfaction in sitting and helping someone through their issues.
But there's always the evident things about being a girl that is just *taboo.
*Taboo: not acceptable to talk about or do
But nothing should be taboo about loving ourselves. We should be confident in the person we are becoming and show that we love ourselves the way we are and only change to become a better person. Let's break the barrier of not being okay with ourselves.
Some Marissaly Advice:
For the Girls:
I'll just say it. Don't listen to the turds in life. They are lame. They haven't a clue what they are talking about. They are talking behind your back for a reason. You're beautiful! Nobody, absolutely nobody can tell you who you can and can't be. Be you and only you. Keep your head up and smile/laugh/snort laugh! Because life is good and you are great. Love yourself, and if you don't already love yourself; learn to love yourself.
Don't worry about boys and what they think. They can be awesome, but sometimes they can be lame. Trust in the one who atoned for your sins so long ago, and everything else will fall in place.
Don't worry about boys and what they think. They can be awesome, but sometimes they can be lame. Trust in the one who atoned for your sins so long ago, and everything else will fall in place.
For that male gender.
Alright guys, sometimes you bring us girls to frustration levels. But you're also pretty great. So do something for us;
-Honor our standards and yours.
-Compliment us--I assure you that no girl will turn you down for a compliment. We consistently hear from friends and mothers how beautiful we are but it becomes more real and sincere when it's from a brother or friend. There is no negative connotation to it! Just do it!
You Aren't Alone.
Every girl I know has struggled with loving herself. It can be big or small, but at one point or another we struggle with who we are and it's rough. But we are not alone. We can lift each other in ways that are unimaginable and can help each other through the best and the worst of times. We are girls! We rock!
Sneaky, Sneaky.
Ok so a few months back I was sitting in the temple when a girl and someone who would probably be her mother or grandmother were talking about trials and becoming better. A talk was read (which for the life of me I can't remember who's talk it was, but it was amazing nonetheless.) There was a wall separating us, and I'm pretty sure they knew/didn't really know that I was sitting there. I don't even know the women who were there but they were truly amazing to me. I don't even know or maybe can't even fathom the trials they may have been through, but I do know how much their Savior and Redeemer loves them and wants the best for them through all the trials. Here were some amazing things I heard;
"Through everything I've been through, I think I've lost me somewhere in there. I'm trying to find myself again."
"This thing is over. It's past. It's time to move forward."
"He [Christ] wants you to take the hard in your life and make it good."
It's pretty hard to believe the kind of person you can become when life and Satan get in your way. But Satan doesn't know what he's talking about. We're pretty fantastic individuals. And Satan can't even come close to how great we are.
So the Challenge was Accepted.
I asked some of the greatest girls I know to help me out for this post and tell me what they love about themselves. I absolutely adore these girls, they are amazing! I couldn't even ask all the girls I know but the response has been overwhelming. I just asked them to say something they loved about themselves. I asked and they surely delivered and I couldn't agree more with them.
Destinie Comeau: Well my writing is my life and I have to say that I'm pretty proud of it. :)
Rachel Feeney: I love my sense of style. :) I'm super picky about what I wear but a lot of times I mix and match colors and it typically looks good.
Faith Perkins: I've got grit. 👊💪
ShaeLyn Heaps: I love that I am able to see the good in everyone when others might be quick to judge. I always look to see another person's point of view and try to understand what they've been through that's made them who they are. I'm really grateful for this ability because I think its really a blessing to be able to better understand someone and allow them to have someone to come to they know they can trust. :)
Ashlyn Arrington: One of the most important things I like about myself is having the gospel in my life and being able to grow up learning about it! It's not something that everyone is blessed to have but I love the gospel and love my Savior! Another thing I like it my ability to dance! Dance is my most favorite thing to do and to do it well is a huge blessing and I LOVE it! Being able to make a difference in someone's life through dance is amazing! Then something I like in my appearance is my eyes! I like having blue eyes and blonde hair! I get a lot of compliments on those things and I think that is what makes me beautiful!!:)
Kayla Costley: I think that I like how well I include others around me. :)
Morgan Chase: I like that I can laugh at the fact that im short, some people get offended when people tell them they are short because they dont like being short. but it gives me a new outlook on life:)
Jerra Fowers: Something I have always loved about myself is that I don't have to dress like a model or wear clothes worth a million dollars to feel beautiful, but I can make myself feel beautiful by being around others. I never wear make up and when I do, it's for a special occasion. I think that too many girls are so worried about how they look over their character. Clothes, make-up, and shoes will only last so long, but the relationships we build with each other now will last even when we are apart. T shirts and basketball shorts may not be in style, but being a good person will never run out of style.
Whitney Wray: I really like my personality :)
Emily Hales: I love that I am able to play the piano :)
Abby McFarland: I like my ability to play volleyball:)
Emily Haws: Um I love my high arches on my feet-other dancers always tell me they want my feet.
Maddy Smith: I like to run and do track
Kenzie Isaacson: I like that I'm a good listener.
Kylie Howes: I love to draw
Aspen Chase: I'm always happy. :)
I suppose I should include myself in this: I love that one of my greatest strengths is also one of my greatest weaknesses--I know it's a weird thing--but I'm confident of myself. I love that I know (for the most part) I know my goals and where I want to go. There's no question to who I want to be, and I always want to be the person to make others confident of themselves. Even if it's hard for me to be confident of the person I am or am becoming, I know if I have my goals, thoughts, and Savior in mind, there's no question to the road I need to go down.
The Love Yourself Revolution.
So join me. Love yourself. It's the best decision you'll ever make. It's not going to be easy everyday, but it'll surely be worth it. It's your first step on your journey to being forever happy.
Be sure to take a picture of yourself and post it with the hashtag #theloveyourselfrevolution
~Full of Smiles~
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