Chapter 5: Loving Who You Are

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   So I know as a human being that some people don't love their body or the way they do something or stuff like that but, let's face it; you are awesome just the way you are! Okay, so let's think of it like this: scientists calculate the probability of your existing as you, today, is about 1 in 400 trillion. Now that's unique!!

Those odds are crazy and in all honesty you should really happy you turned out the way you did because you are you wonderful and without you some people wouldn't have an absolutely amazing friend or relative. They would be missing out on a hell of a lot without you!

"Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?"

Okay so now you're thinking, 'Well, those are just numbers and facts I still hate my body. My god she's an idiot.' Okay, I can see your point but, you really should listen to me when I say that you should love your body and yourself because you are beautiful and special in your own way and if I do say so myself you are really quite cute.

"I have outgrown many things. I have outgrown relatives who gladly offer criticism but not support. I have outgrown my need to meet my family's unrealistic expectations of me. I have outgrown girls who wear masks and secretly rejoice at my misfortunes. I have outgrown shrinking myself for boys who are intimidated by my intelligence and outspoken nature. I have outgrown friends who cannot celebrate my accomplishments. I have outgrown people who conveniently disappear whenever life gets a little dark. I have outgrown those who take pleasure in gossiping and spreading negativity. I have outgrown dull, meaningless conversations that feel forced. I have outgrown those who don't take a stand against ignorance and injustice. I have outgrown trying to please everyone. I have outgrown society constantly telling me I'm not beautiful, smart, or worthy enough. I have outgrown trying to fix every little flaw. I have outgrown my tendency to fill my mind with self-doubt and insecurity. I have outgrown trying to find reasons not to love myself. I have outgrown anything and anyone that does not enrich the essence of my soul. I have outgrown many things, and I've never felt freer."

At the minute, as I write this and in everyday life I am learning to love myself. There are some hard days and some quite easy days but, I am beginning to think: 'Hey, who gives a damn what others think of me! So, I'm a bit on the bigger side of things and I'm not the smartest person out there but I live myself and that's all that matters right now.'

You should really be thinking this too matter what you look like or what anybody says you need to love yourself and once you have the skill to do that, that's all you need to do in life is be able to love yourself, love what you do and just love life in general.

"You were born an original work of art. Stay original always. Originals cost more than imitations."
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Don't ever criticize yourself. Don't go around all day long thinking, 'I'm unattractive, I'm slow, I'm not as smart as my brother.' God wasn't having a bad day when he made you... If you don't love yourself in the right way, you can't love your neighbour. You can't be as good as you are supposed to be.


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⏰ Last updated: Feb 22, 2016 ⏰

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