Being a women I'm am force fed images of what I should look like. When I was young I wanted blue eyes and blonde hair, I felt that I was not beautiful enough or tall enough. As I got older I realized that people with blue eyes who I would complement always would say to me really? Cause I love brown eyes. I thought perhaps they were just trying to make me feel better. But maybe that's not true, maybe we have all been brainwashed to simply want what we don't have. On tv in children's shows the children wear makeup and have their hair done, yet that is not something parents allow until a child has reached a certain age. So why must we make people feel like they will never reach those standards. But even more so why must we feed into and judge others for not being the ideal image? This weekend I talked to a girl who rambled on about how hippie she was. Then she went on to make fun of another girl for her weight. Seriously?! Does that make you more skinny? Does that make you feel good or bring any purpose to your life? No it doesn't so before you go about preaching what you are Remember everything that comes along with being that. "Hippie: They possess a core belief set revolving around the values of peace and love as being essential in an increasingly globalized society, and they are oftentimes associated with non-violent anti-governmental groups." Being surrounded by women in schools and jobs has proven to be one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks I have ever been through, I have hated and I have been hated on. But as i began to simply appreciate all women for their own uniqueness I also have learned that we are all on our own journeys and at very different points In our journeys. I've met people that have a negative outlook and gossip like they are actually on reality tv. With those individuals I simply do not acknowledge, not because I hate them but because I have moved past that point and I choose not to be surrounded by that sort of talk. However I appreciate them regardless because they are some of the best teachers you could ask for. A reflection of the direction you must move towards. Basically love every part of yourself in a selfless way and learn to appreciate everyone else by remembering their own path is different then yours.