Dear Daughter,
How're
you my child? What's happening in your life? All good?!
Have
you reached your rebellious teenage stage where you'll be giving priority over
all wrong Bs?! Butts, boobs, body and even wrong boys!
Stop
obsessing over them.
You may
be in that phase where you'll be wasting gallons of time in front of the mirror
checking out your body and wondering why you didn't have that perfect toned
butts or an hour glass. Or staring for long at the school/college beauty or
some random celebrities and cursing you for not having their high cheekbones or
curly thick mane or long slender limbs. Stop. Stop it right now. Stop obsessing
over these mundane things.
Change
your lifestyle or get some workout done if you're not happy about your body. Or
else accept and start loving the whole you. But always remember it's always
important to nurture a beautiful mind and character more than anything else. I
and the world need a kind and good hearted human being than a gorgeous Goddess.
For one
person your hair won't be perfect or your nose, for the other, your skin maybe
too dark and another one may find it too fair. But what matters is your opinion
about yourself. And no one, absolutely no one is worthy enough to degrade you.
Always remember, no matter what the rest of the world says, you're beautiful
inside out. Nurture your mind and heart and brains. That's what matters the
most.
So keep in mind,
"We begin to find and
become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly,
entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were meant to be."
From,
Me.
From,
Me.
I'm Participating in the #AtoZAprilChallenge with the theme ....
“Letters to Dear Daughter… “
Wise words to a daughter in that phase of life. :-) Well expressed letter, SSJ.
ReplyDeleteYes a beautiful mind is more important than body. This is the kind of guidance all the young girls need while growing up.
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ReplyDeleteThis belief in the body and one's self worth must be instilled at a young age. Constant encouragement as well as proof that they matter, as a person, is needed. Gently telling them usually works. I hope more women become confident in who they are.
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I know that quote is meant for your child but trust me, in many ways it applies to me as well. I have had major body weight issues all my life - I still do - and I really wish I had these options of advice when I was younger.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Not sure a teenager will listen to this - interest in boobs, butt and boys is very natural but as you wrote - shouldn't become an obsession.
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That's such a beautiful and meaningful letter. Beauty always lies within. Very well written :)
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They say, 'You may be the ripest, juciest and sweetest peach in the world, and yet will be someone who doesn't like peaches'! It suits so well for all of us!
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BoisterousBee
Great words to a daughter, it is very important for the children to understand that body is just an extension of your soul and should be considered just like that. Launching SIM Organics
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*SimpleIndianMom*
Ha, the wrong B's. I so loved it. These are indeed wise words to a daughter! :)
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Good advice to a young daughter. Good heart and mind are more important. But a tough thing to understand at that age.
ReplyDeleteSuzy at Someday Somewhere - Letter B
A healthy body image is such a vital lesson to learn while growing up. Good one, S.
ReplyDeleteWise thoughts. Here from the A-Z and enjoyed reading. Great theme.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Nilanjana
From Madly-in-Verse
I don't have daughters, but this advice is equally applicable to my younger self! I really like the core message of being true to yourself.
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I so loved your words. It is needed for the girls and boys of these day to know exactly what to prioritize on. Launching SIM Organics
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*SimpleIndianMom*
The title intrigued me and loved it when I got to read about them. Well said, the focus should be on nurturing the heart and the mind and not on external parameters.
ReplyDeleteShe is always going to have to battle society's expectations so it's nice for you to tell her about acceptance regardless of what others think/believe
ReplyDeleteGreat advice! To embrace and love your body is so important. And yes, when you talk about wrong B's, you have to talk about wrong boys! ;)
ReplyDeleteAditi
A very useful letter!
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Advice put across so well to the teenage daughter. Beautiful!
ReplyDelete"We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were meant to be."
ReplyDeleteLoved these lines. Hope it prepares her for the future battles.
Happy AtoZing!
Chicky @ www.mysteriouskaddu.com
I loved the letter and it is important to tell our daughters all the points you mentioned. I can relate with these as I have a teenager at home.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful advice! Wish every child while growing up gets this advice. It is really important for each one to love and accept their bodies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful message to a tween/teen daughter. And a timely message too. It's so much more important to love yourself and be confident than to try and fit an ever changing beauty mould.
ReplyDeleteI love this letter sheetal - important points to discuss with daughters.
ReplyDeleteA very good message for any young girl. Nicely put and heartfelt.
ReplyDeleteI hope your daughter cherishes these letters one day. Very nice.
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A good message...I wrote about Bad Boys on my blog for B. :)
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