“Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” – Will Smith

Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief […]

There are so many things in life that can keep us from moving forward. From past experiences to fears of the unknown, in addition to discouraging words of others and the voices in our heads. In spite of all of […]

“…instead of talking about me, speak kind words to me…” – Reverend James Cleveland
Calla lilies are my favorite flowers. In the Ancient Greek tradition and classic Victoria language they are commonly known […]

During one of my brainstorming sessions earlier this week I pondered over the topic for this post, and I came up with “Sex Symbol.” Mainly because of a conversation I had with a colleague a few months ago about […]

For whatever reason being a female comes with unwarranted and unrequested critiques of our physical appearance, which can come from strangers, family, friends, and ourselves. Why aren’t males subjected to such […]

During one of my strolls through the internet in search of clothing I don’t need, I decided to check out adoreme.com – I’m a sucker for a cute bra and panty duo. I cannot deny the fact that adoreme.com has very cu […]

Thanks to Avia Venefica author of http://www.whats-your-sign.com/, I learned the peacock has some of the most revered qualities of humans. It symbolizes integrity and the beauty we can achieve when we strive to sh […]

Our society has the tendency to express its views about everything known to man, and when those expressions are negatively geared toward body image it can damage one’s self-esteem.  As you know, I am grateful f […]

 
“She’s  a pretty girl, but she should lose a few pounds.”
As fond as I am of words, I can get pretty annoyed by the use of the word “but” as an indication of the impossibility of a full-figured woman being at […]

Normal (noun) – the usual, average, or typical state or condition  (adjective) – conforming to a standard; usual, typical or expected
What is normal? I’ve used the word “normal” in my posts in a mocking manner […]

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”
Most of us are familiar with this famous phrase. It is primarily used to encourage optimism and a “yes, I can” attitude in the face of distress. Lemons suggest […]

According to Merriam-Webster, uncomfortable means causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy.

The word uncomfortable is one of my least favorite words in the English language – mainly because it is a […]

Is it possible to love ourselves without liking ourselves first?  I believe it is possible to love someone and not like them. Meaning, we can dislike a behavior or characteristic of a person and still love […]

Sizeism is defined as discrimination against someone on the basis of their physical size, especially against people considered to be overweight.
Several months ago I read a post entitled, Sizism – One of the L […]