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Two female friends of mine created (totally separate) art projects recently that were focused around their naked bodies. As someone who often centers web page designs around my own half-naked image, I appreciated the work greatly.
And just as I am sometimes called narcissistic or �cocky,� these women were criticized, as well. Some people don�t like it when others get too big for their britches.
One made a birthday invite for their 35th birthday. The invite had a tasteful picture of her topless. She looked amazing. Proud, beautiful, glowing. I smiled immediately when I saw it.
Unfortunately, someone else felt she was being uncouth. �You think you�re all that!?� Here was a woman embracing her inner goddess and shamelessly spreading that light and love. Yet, someone�s first instinct was to try to knock her down.
*sigh*
I told her that the invite (and she) was beautiful. Being modest was a disservice to herself and the people around her. In fact, shining that inner light brightly is the greatest thing she could do for the world. Exalting yourself is not a selfish act. It is a gift to everyone around you.
Shining her own light allows and encourages others to shine theirs.
Another friend put a picture in their weblog with them undressed, sexy and sassy. Someone commented that she had �let fame go to her head.�
Ugh. I�ve said in the past that there are too many eagles pretending to be chickens. It�s unfortunate that when people begin to soar like eagles, the chickens feel a need to throw rocks.
I feel like grabbing them by their chicken lapels and saying, �How about this: Instead of trying to bring them back down, why not focus and bringing yourself up? You, too, are an eagle waiting to happen.�
I hereby give everyone permission to embrace your inner goddess and act out your inner rock star. Go live loudly!!
If anyone says anything negative, tell them you have a doctor�s note excusing you from being meek.
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