Social Sway by Anita Hotty - WordPress.com

motherly wisdoms, blatantlysupercede outer appearance. I encourage people to delve into ourcores and honestly strive to see others from eyes that are not our own,but from the eyes of the ‘fat’ person. I agree that ‘obesity’ is a concernonly to the point that our health is jeopardized. Active living, notbody image is what we need to promote. People can be ‘fat’ and stillhealthy. When weakness is associated with generalized stigmas, whatwe end up promoting or teaching others is how to feel insecure. Andwhen we feel insecure, we lose personal power. Consequently, thestruggle to attain health and acceptance in society becomes that muchharder. Cycles breed and prevent us from believing in ourselves. Iam fat. Therefore I am ugly. Because I am ugly, I escape into thatugliness. Unhealthy coping mechanisms become the crutch. And oursuperficial judgments of others do little to inspire unconditional loveand acceptance.I believe we need to challenge ourselves daily – to accept that thereis always something we can ‘better’ in our lives. You inspire peopleto change and embrace their strongest virtues. At the same time,I caution you to reflect. Please remember where you came fromand resist your own power. Continue along your appreciated andnurturing willingness to share yourself with others. Re-examine yourvalues and how the media and the fame associated with that changeyou (I know you do). I am not accusing you of any ‘deficits’ but I amencouraging you to recognize what influences you and to honestlyreflect. Are your actions still in line with your core beliefs? Or haveyou established new beliefs that may require further reflection? I trustthat your journey into self-discovery never ends.Venture forth my fellow woman. Let us grow closer through honestdialogue.Peacefully,AnitaHottyJOYS 203