Self Esteem

I had to blog about this because there are so many people in this world who struggle with low self esteem (LSE) and my question is WHY???? In my opinion, all people that have low self esteem are followers! I say this because most people that have LSE feel that way because they wish to look like what everybody else looks like... right? I cant push this enough... Stop living your life by others expectations! I promise you, if you learn to love yourself and live by your OWN expectations you will live a much happier life. I had LSE once upon a time in my life and  guess what? ITS POINTLESS! When you have so many people around that love you unconditionally, the whole trying to impress people thing fades away. None of my real friends would stop loving me if I gained 200 lbs or if my clothes came from wal-mart. And if they did care they are not your real friends!! What you wear and how long or short your hair is doesn't make you any less of a person unless you let it! Stop trying to impress people that dont give two shits about you! If you cant go outside with no make up, wearing sweats and a t-shirt, and not feel beautiful... you have LSE. These are the lyrics to a song by India Arie called Video! This song is my personal theme song! She is the truth. Every lady should listen to what she is saying and follow in her footsteps. ENJOY! comment!!!!!!!

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know our creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the
india arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows
But, I've drawn a conclusion, it's all an illusion, confusion's the name of the
game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change
but,Don't be offended this is all my opinion
ain't nothing that I'm sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with
y'all
So get in where you fit in go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
'Cuz everything's gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I Learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your Kristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need your silicone I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india arie