I did have full-size lips, more than the rest it seemed. As they snickered and laughed at me I realized then that it wasn’t so much the words themselves, but the way they’d been spoken; with so much anger and hate. They had to’ve been passed down from generation to generation.  A concept and prejudice that was not my way of thinking, and thru the years I’ve witnessed similar problems between race groups all over the world. 

 

This inspired me to write about these hurtful experiences that plagued me emotionally; negative words and opinions should not break or make an individual, but at times they do!  I hope to help others understand the power behind their spoken words. For years I wouldn’t smile for fear of my lips becoming bigger–suppressing them in a tight, thin line; anticipating they’d get smaller and look more like everybody else’s. 

 

And now, everyone wants this look – go figure!

 

Truthfully until I met Baba, I detested and hated myself. I had no clue what it meant to love oneself. I had been put down so much, that I believed I was no good. There wasn’t any doubt that I could turn heads or attract attention — My looks have always brought me that.

 

But to Love Myself, No Way….. After getting into yoga and being with Swami Muktananda I have finally learned this most valuable lesson, and now I smile alot!!! 

 

That is why I am very grateful to Baba