Perfectly Normal

by Sheila L. Jackson

If you would just take a moment out of your busy schedule to watch and observe the people that you come in contact with from day to day, you might see that many of them are suffering with depression, an identity crisis, and/or weight issues. You do not have to be a psychologist to realize that something has gone terribly wrong in the world in which you live in. More than ever, people are confused as to who they are and what is considered to be beautiful. Even the television shows and magazines are consumed with issues of this nature. You see what the world wants you to see and feel about yourself. You have been programmed and brainwashed into the world’s system of beauty.
Drug addicts and alcoholics in Hollywood are setting false examples of what real beauty is, when in reality, most of them are not happy with who they are. If they were, rehabilitation centers would not be accepting them at an alarming rate.
We have allowed celebrities that are breaking the law, driving drunk, having babies out of wedlock, engaging in high profile infidelity, pill popping, and getting intoxicated to set the standards of beauty for us. Has anyone taken notice? These are the things that are captivating our young impressionable kids. They are growing up in a society that cares more about their rib cages showing through their skin than looking healthy and fit. These are the images that our children are being exposed to everyday, and we wonder why they are dying to be someone they were never created to be. What they see when they are looking at their favorite celebrities are those who are starving themselves with unsuccessful fad diets or causing themselves to vomit so they can fit into a size zero.

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First published January 3, 2015

About the author

Contemporary Christian romance and suspense writer, Sheila L. Jackson grew up reading different genres and styles of writing. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine one day of becoming a writer herself. Years later, she decided it was time to take a leap of faith and put her pen into action. Her passion is to write fictional stories that tackle real life issues.

When Sheila is not writing, you can find her at the movies. She is a huge fan of the Marvel/DC Cinematic Universe and action/thriller/suspense movies.

Sheila has penned many articles, such as: Only the Strong Survive, Count it all Joy, Suffering in Silence, and The World of Sports-When the Glitz and Glamour Ends, which all appeared in Dream Magazine. Sheila also wrote: Voting Booths -Speak now or forever hold your peace (during the 2008 presidential election) for the Shreveport Times

Mrs. Jackson has appeared on KTBS-TV, Comcast Cable Station, and KOKA with Barbara Norton (State Representative) & Curtis Wright, 1340 Super-Talk, KMJJ, and From Bondage to Freedom radio/studio broadcasts. Along with her media and radio appearances/interviews, she has also appeared in The Forum, SB Magazine, Dream Magazine, Urban Faith Magazine and The Shreveport Times.

Connect with Sheila L. Jackson on her website at: www.sheilaljackson2.com

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