Real Beauty? Time To See The Truth
Posted on Monday, July 26th, 2010
Is Barbie back again? I thought we learned our lesson.
Perhaps you know about the Dove Evolution Campaign. If not, it’s a campaign that started a while back to show us, especially our daughters and sons, what real people look like before the make up, hair, and photoshop gets a hold of them.
I stumbled upon this video, and the campaign, through a great blog called Hummingbird Mind . Her “Empty Nest – Full Life” credo rings true with me. She has taken her empty nest and filled it with her passion for living.
Because she has raised daughters, she has affinity for the struggles that every mother has with her daughters; especially when it comes to their self-esteem.
When a mother hears a tear-soaked cry from her daughter proclaiming she’s not pretty enough, it’s a cruel reminder of what our society is doing to us. It tugs at our hearts and infuriates us at the same time. How can my beautiful daughter or granddaughter see herself that way?
Well, here’s the answer.
Show this video to your daughters, your sons, and anyone else who thinks they know what real beauty is when they see a fashion magazine or billboard.
Granted, I wouldn’t mind a bit of photoshopping on my own ol’ lady face and figure, but it’s not reality. And happiness starts with reality and acceptance – especially when we’re young and just forming our opinions of ourselves and our bodies.
The next time you hear a young girl or boy complain about their appearance, show them this video. Let them know that what they are comparing their body to is a cartoon drawing with no basis in reality. They may as well compare themselves to Daffy Duck… or Barbie.
Back to Barbie… I thought we’d learned that lesson back in the 60’s. I guess not. We are still sold the “body beautiful” in plastic, silicone, and photoshopped images.
Will there ever be a time when we are NOT told we’ll be happy if we are just ________ enough?
p.s. I do believe true beauty lies within and one has to feel good to look good. Exercise has a lot to do with how a person feels. I exercise because, yes, I want to be fit and trim, but mostly because I want to be strong and healthy. You can read more about what I have learned about exercise by clicking on this link: Lessons I Learned About Exercising
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