Have you ever scrolled through Instagram, giving a “heart reaction” on every picture of models and actresses while your heart aches? The admiration condenses into a hollow feeling inside you.
Times have changed. You now avoid the same mirror you used to admire yourself in when you were a carefree child. The sad truth is that the world we live in has distorted our notion of what true beauty is. Rejection and unrealistic standards have made it difficult for people to accept parts of themselves they are blessed with.
So, turn away from the mirror and look to the sky, the birds that soar flaunting their allure; remember, the same God who clothes nature with beauty and sustenance, He who placed the stars above, painted you.
Preaching a message of self-love, a woman has taken the first step in calling out the epidemic of self-rejection that ravages people of all ages in today’s society.
Author Nadia “Cher” Major reminds you of your beauty in her book, My Big-GOD’s Masterpiece. Let’s delve into her psychology and unravel how she managed to break free from her own struggles with self-love.
Let Your Natural Differences Shine Through
In pursuing self-love, we often find ourselves reaching for external sources, seeking solace in materialistic things. We wish to look beautiful; hence, we spend money on makeup, better clothes, and even altering the vessel we are given. But that is the problem; true beauty isn’t just what is on the surface, the superficial; it’s what is inside you.
Nadia “Cher” Major explains that true beauty is the ability to exude self-confidence in the natural you. Knowing that we may not look like our favorite movie star, we can still rock how we look because of our differences. These are the traits that make us one-of-a-kind. There will never be anyone with the same characteristics as you, ever. Beauty is not a single mold; it comes in various shapes and colors, making our natural differences shine in our own space.
Staying Consistent in Self-Love
That being said, remaining positive about yourself in a world that conforms to unrealistic beauty standards can be difficult. Then again, the journey of self-love is never an easy one. Sometimes, you will be tempted to falter, and obstacles will lead you astray from your transformative path.
To those struggling to stay consistent in self-love, Nadia advises you to shift your mindset. Look at the things and people in your life you love; think of the joy they bring you and the impact you create in their lives. Think about those individuals without the very body parts you reject yourself over.
The world is constantly changing, and so are people’s beauty standards. Hence, if we associate our definition of happiness with conforming to others’ concept of beauty, we are bound to remain unhappy. We need to realize that there is only one beauty standard that does not criticize. It’s “God’s beauty standard.”
A major aspect of Nadia’s book is how she associates faith as the key to achieving true happiness and sustaining self-love in your life. Nadia emphasizes that we are made in God’s image; He accepts us all.
Affirmations are a powerful weapon against the voices that put us down. Nadia vouches for speaking these words of affirmation to yourself, boosting your emotions in times of self-doubt.
Here are some popular affirmations that Nadia recommends making a part of your daily routine.
- “I am the head, not the tail.”
- “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
- “My beauty runs deep.”
The True Definition of Beauty
The Bible says the body is more than the clothes. Hence, our life is more valuable than our physical body. The key is to remain patient and persevere in God’s word.
It took Nadia “Cher” Major 31 years of hardship and struggle to receive a revelation about her alleged flaws regarding self-acceptance. If you wish for your breakthrough, be sincere when you pray and seek God for answers; know that He is listening and concerned about you. Most importantly, do not give up. Nadia says that your self-worth extends far beyond what you can ever comprehend. There will be times when you will feel weak, but it’s okay; you are only human.
Beauty is fleeting, but what’s inside the heart will remain constant. So take heart, walk in faith. And for when times get rough, you can find a companion in Nadia in her book, My Big-GOD’s Masterpiece: A New Me Dawning—now available on Amazon.
Published by: Nelly Chavez
