MANASVI SHARMA BAWA

“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”

While I was growing up, I was always that gawky teenager who would hunch and try and hide from the World. I always felt “not so confident” in my body. I would ask myself the usual questions, why do I have to be tall while all my friends aren’t? Why do I have boobs? Why do I not have a bigger bum? Why are my hair so long? Why are my eyebrows so bushy? WHY!!!!

The number of ‘whys’ in my life were plenty, something everyone goes through while growing up. I believe its important to feel that way. I felt that way up until a few years back but then one day I thought to hell with it. Why should I be ashamed of my body? I have stretch marks from suddenly gaining height, I have boobs, I don’t have a big bum and nor do I have a flat tummy (sigh). I don’t and I am happy without all that. I have finally reached a point I am comfortable with myself. All I can do is strive to be healthy, that’s in my control.

There are “doubt days”, yes. There will always be. But today I don’t shy away from wearing what I want. I am tall doesn’t mean I can’t wear short dresses. I have an apple shape, doesn’t mean I can’t wear horizontal or vertical stripes on top or loose clothes and a million other fashion “rules” we live by. I will do what I want. You should to. Make your own mistakes.

So here is to the fire in my soul. The fire that keeps me going.

Let the fire burn. Experiment. Shine. Don’t let people douse that fire within your soul. Go red.

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Stay tangled. xx

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