WRITER: GINA D
FLORIDA
Every girl or woman throughout their lifetime deal with self image
problems. The media is affecting self image issues in young women
because of the weight loss ads that are seen on TV, billboards, and
magazines. I battle with that throughout my lifetime until joining The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 18. When I
joined the church I gained knowledge that Im a beloved beautiful
daughter of my Heavenly Father and I was created in his image.. Recent
studies find that approximately 63 percent of women and 50 percent of
men in the United States are dissatisfied with their body and view it
negatively "The world teaches that bodily appearance determines
individual worth and desirability. The more “ideal” one’s body type, the
greater one’s worth and the greater one’s chances of leading a happy,
fulfilling life. Those without ideal bodies are often criticized or
ignored, while those with ideal bodies are sought after, envied, or
given authority.Is this the way God intends us to regard our bodies? Our
bodies is our temple.Is this the way God intends us to regard our
bodies?A temple not only is sacred, but it also radiates light and
truth.A person’s worth is not dependent upon his or her appearance. What
makes a temple precious is what it allows us to learn and to do. Many
buildings are outwardly beautiful, but only within the temple can the
splendor and magnificence of God’s eternal truth and promises be found.
Likewise, the worth of the body is great in the sight of God, but the
preciousness of the body comes from what it allows us to learn and do
and from what it radiates from within."( The Body, a Sacred Gift -
Ensign July 2005 - ensign) I know my worth and I know Im beautiful
beyond measure. One quote I love is "Why are you trying so hard to fit
in, when you're born to stand out!?" I know Im F.A.T Fabulous And
Tempting Im comfortable in the skin Im in.
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