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Be authentic and human and nuanced.  Look for ways to show more of your inside world on the outside.     

Learn from nature.  It doesn't apologize for living out its purpose.  You are made of the same miracle, crafted by the same spark.   Settle into what roots you.

Don't force yourself to do what's popular.  Stand alone gracefully.
Discover what you like.  Dress the way you want.

Surround yourself with people who love you the way you are and want to see you grow.

Practice being more honest, more vulnerable and straightforward about what matters to you.
Find your rhythm.  
Give yourself more space, more time alone, to explore who you are.
Learn how to do something that you think you can't do.  Fail however many times it takes until you get it right.  
Align your actions with your truth.

Say yes to yourself and know your worth.

Don't be ashamed of your shadows and sharp edges.  Use them to enhance your understanding of Life and Self.

Nothing about you is a mistake.

Love yourself through your struggles and messy days.

Remember growth is the goal, not perfection.

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Over the last few years, I've been steadily stripping away the requirements and ideas that were stuck in my head making me feel uncomfortable in my skin.  Reading Alicia Key's recent essay and seeing her look more gorgeous than ever in her bare skin has made me love her even more and has been timely for my journey.  How has societal pressure to look perfect contributed to you holding yourself back and feeling uncomfortable in your skin?
If you can relate to this one, you might also like:  Loving Yourself Naked,  A is for Appearance, Real Life is Not Picture Perfect, Obsessed with Beauty
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