Don't Shush Her!

From the time you're old enough to speak, you're constantly told about the Do's and Don'ts of being a female. It's almost like you're born with a Rulebook!

What is surprising is that the Rulebook has a lot of rules that we could do without. Yet, it misses the very important ones.

I'm going to tell you that which they don't tell you often. I'm going to tell you that which they shouldn't have kept silent about. I'm going to tell you some important 'Rules' to being a woman.

1. You are a woman, but before that you're a HUMAN. Do not, I repeat Do not expect to be treated less than a human. It's not the norm. It's not acceptable. You are as human as your male counterparts. Don't let them convince you otherwise.

2. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL irrespective of the colour of your skin, your figure, your skin, your background, etc etc. You are NOT required to fit the mould the society expects you to fit.

3. You are CAPABLE of anything you want to do and put your mind to. Your gender does not define your abilities.

4. You are ENOUGH and much more than enough without the acceptance or the stamp of approval of society or any part thereof.

5. Give yourself the love and respect you deserve. You can't always rely on others to realize self worth.

6. Don't be ashamed when you're menstruating. It's only the lining of your uterus being shed not your dignity or respect or self worth.

7. Don't let them break your spirit. Be unapologetically you.

8. You don't have to be flawless. Accept your flaws and work on them.

9. It's NOT SELFISH to pamper yourself and love yourself.

10. You may not have it all figured out. Yet. Don't panic. You will be fine.

11. Live your dreams and fulfill your aspirations. The sky is the limit.

12. You are not in competition with the others. You only compete with the person you were yesterday.

13. Eliminate people and things that don't help you grow. You don't need that negativity around you.

14. No hobby, ambition or dream is WRONG. Do what makes you happy and aids you in your journey of self growth.

15. Don't be ashamed of yourself. Ever.

You are a great individual with great abilities. You will go far in life. Just be patient and love yourself along the way. Respect yourself. Be Yourself.

Do not let them shush you, your talents, your dreams, your passions, your aspirations.

You deserve to be given the space to be who you are and who you want to be. You deserve to be respected for who you are. You deserve to be heard.

You deserve to be YOU. 

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