As a child, as many could say, I was often made fun of because I was this skinny little black girl. Because of this, I hated being skinny and I hated being dark skinned. Every day I wished I could be light skinned. I could deal with being skinny but having to deal with this dark skin was a little harder to deal with. Going throughout life, I would get the "you look good to be dark skinned" insinuating that dark skinned people usually don't look good?!
Years went by and I would constantly compare myself to others wishing I looked like someone else or I would be better off if I were 5' 9'' instead of the 5' 4" that I am. Then when I packed on all this stomach fat from having my babies that I couldn't get rid of, I really hated myself. Finally something clicked in my brain. I was created in God's image and I am sure that God is the most beautiful creator and he only creates beautiful things. When God created man he said that is was not just good but very good. I took on that mentality and day by day I am overcoming this obstacle. Now I am able to look in the mirror and say to myself "whew I look fly!" I praise God everyday for finally being comfortable in my skin. We have the power to change our perspective in life. Life is really what we make it. If we make it depressing and meaningless then that is what we get but if we take advantage of every opportunity and chose to be happy then we are really able to enjoy life!!
From this day forward we must all do what we can to unveil our true beauty. Remember we are ALL beautifully and wonderfully made!!
