Keep going. Keep growing.🌵 And be your own kind of beautiful. 💚 When I competed in pageants, I found it hard to not fall prey to the comparison trap—especially when it came to body image. I feel like oftentimes we all want to be or look like the thing we are not, not being grateful for what we are. Even focusing on a healthy & athletic approach to the swimsuit/fitness competition, it was challenging to not wish I could change parts of myself. As a woman, I believe it’s something all women struggle with to an extent at some point in our lives. I wish I could tell my younger self how amazing she was and help her to love the way she was made. I watch old videos or look back at pictures and it makes me sad to remember how hard I was on myself. There’s nothing wrong in striving for excellence, but perfection isn’t attainable. If your identity is wrapped up in what you look like, then even when you attain the standard, you may still feel empty. There’s only one thing that I’ve found is ...