Content Creator: Megna Rajagopal Content Editor: Aswathy Dinesh Blog Designer: Halima Asif Regrettably, most children are raised with a level of body stigma. “It’s like the seeds are sown ,when we are young and fragile , And these roots grab onto ourselves as we age.” It is a social and cultural phenomenon. Being thinner, for instance, is often synonymous with being deserving, happier, and prosperous. “Reflections are often perceived as comparisons, The mirror offered many a race, They could never win” Are you unsure whether or not you have a bad self-image? This question can help: consider whether you have ever declined a compliment for no apparent reason. Did you say yes? Then you could be dealing with some underlying issues. Have you heard about the concept of body neutrality? It is a relatively recent philosophy that is rising in popularity according to which you can live without worrying about the body positively or negatively. It separates aesthetic beauty from personal value, reminding you that your body image has little bearing on your ability to influence the world. It reminds you that you are in fact so much more than your body. In essence, body neutrality encourages you to embrace your current body and reflect on its accomplishments rather than its beauty. For example, consider how strong the legs and arms are, more than how ‘big’ they are. It is okay if you find it hard to love your body! Most notably, the concept does not want you to chide yourself if you don't feel like enjoying any part of yourself on any given day. You are given a name, A soul, A body and never a label.
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ANAM HASSAN
6/24/2021 12:56:07 am
You are given a name,
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Sharon
6/24/2021 04:36:15 am
A great article Megna! Truly a food for thought!
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Vamsi Putta
6/24/2021 11:02:21 am
Fantastic work! This poem really speaks to lot of people. It actually makes impact. Great stuff. Well done to the team. #Megna #Dinesh #Asif
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Akshayakumar Sundaram
6/24/2021 11:10:14 pm
Touched upon a sensitive but very important issue - body neutrality. You have given a beginning. Kudos. Let it catch up and spread. Bode well for the humanity.
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Ramadoss
6/25/2021 06:08:46 pm
Very Profound and brought out very well. Keep it up Magna. You can possibly contemplate about Life (force) neutrality next and bring out like this one. Next can be Mind Neutrality. Bringing all these together through Spirit and Soul you have alluded too. Good Luck
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