Pretty hurts

Hello everyone 😊

happy new year and happy first Sunday of the year🎊🎉. I have been thinking of what to write and I didn't want anything on new year resolution and all I don't even have mine yet, I just wanted something else that's why I didn't post yesterday. I just want to start this year in a good mood not to stress or over think even though I know I have a lot on my plate.

Alright I was talking with a friend to today about how I wasn't really comfortable in church today because of my gele (head tie)then the topic hit me from there.

The society has standards for what is pretty, beautiful, or should be pretty, and we don't get to see the pain behind it. You might see someone dressed well, but you don't know the pain or struggle it took to dress that way; society values what's on the outside. You may have heard of Beyonce's song "PRETTY HURTS," in which she breaks down a lot of it.

-"perfection is a disease of the nation"

-"Blonder hair, flat chest, TV says bigger is better"

- south beach sugar free, Vogue says "thinner is better".

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Some of the ones I know about:-

1. Gele (head tie):- The choristers' uniform is native wear with gele for today's service. Normally, I don't like putting things on my head because I see it as a load😂, but I admire people who can and look pretty in it, so after tying it, after about 2 hours, I started feeling pain on my ears because it was tight (that's how it's supposed to be), I wasn't really comfortable, I just had to bare the pain until we closed. When I got home, I told my mother about it and she said that's how it usually hurts. You see how beautiful it is when people wear it, but you have no idea how much pain it causes.

2. High heels: You may have noticed that girls always carry slippers when they wear heels because they are not always comfortable. I actually like heels and how they look, but they can cause pain in the heel of your leg if worn for an extended period of time. Yes, it is attractive, but it can also be very uncomfortable and painful at times.

3. Appearance:- This varies depending on the area; as a model, you should be slim, but nowadays they prefer curvier women. Most people undergo surgery in order to be accepted by society. Your hair should be done properly, and you should look this way and that.

There are many more even for men too. You may argue that no one is forcing you to do these things, but some of them can't be stopped; you can't say we should stop wearing heels and the like.

I simply believe that you should do what you are comfortable with and not let beauty standards define you. There's nothing wrong with looking good, but do so at your own comfort. Beauty isn't just on the outside; it's on the inside as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.💚

Have a fantastic year!😊