Questions like “Am I pretty enough?” or “Am I smart enough?” have run through my brain. They grow up as women who fall short of not just the world’s unrealistic standards but also of the true standard – being themselves. But so many girls fall into the trap that they must look, act and feel a certain way. While we are equally allowed to feel and be individuals, we are not, in fact, created or shaped or characteristically equal. As if one could define a look for all women. In her song, Scars To Your Beautiful, Cara stands up to the ridiculous standard the world sets for beauty. It’s a reality check, isn’t it? How many times have I struggled to accept that I am beautiful just the way I am? And … I am not alone. Hearing it yet again while driving home one evening, subtle tears form in the corner of my eyes while I listen to Alessia Cara deliver a message of hope and acceptance over the air waves. This song has invaded my ears several times now since Christmas.
You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are.” "There’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark.
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