![]() Questions like “Am I pretty enough?” or “Am I smart enough?” have run through my brain. They grow up as women who fall short of not just the world’s unrealistic standards but also of the true standard – being themselves. But so many girls fall into the trap that they must look, act and feel a certain way. While we are equally allowed to feel and be individuals, we are not, in fact, created or shaped or characteristically equal. ![]() As if one could define a look for all women. In her song, Scars To Your Beautiful, Cara stands up to the ridiculous standard the world sets for beauty. It’s a reality check, isn’t it? How many times have I struggled to accept that I am beautiful just the way I am? And … I am not alone. Hearing it yet again while driving home one evening, subtle tears form in the corner of my eyes while I listen to Alessia Cara deliver a message of hope and acceptance over the air waves. ![]() This song has invaded my ears several times now since Christmas. You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are.” ![]() "There’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark. ![]()
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