WO·MAN·I·FES·TO

WO·MAN·I·FES·TO 

 NOUN \ˌWO-MA-NƏ-ˈFES-(ˌ)TŌ\ 

 A written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, and views of its female author. May include themes of empowerment, independence, self love, consciousness, affirmation, and individual acceptance; your positive beliefs about yourself. Created to give self-described definition in regards to the innate beauty inside of every woman. Yes, even you. 

Definition and inspiration for today's post courtesy of Jes, The Militant Baker

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I am Meg.
I am kind, funny, warm and giving.
I am quiet, shy, introverted and thoughtful.
I am funny, smart, sarcastic and intelligent.

I am woman. Full, soft and round.
I am emotional and caring.
I am simply me.

I am quiet and loud, I scream in whispers.

I am opinionated, full of hope and promise.
I am scared and terrified, yet willing and brave.

I am my own person; independent and free.

I am creative.
A thinker.
A writer.
A philosopher.

I give myself permission to cry at the drop of a hat.
To laugh at the most inappropriate of times.
Speak my mind with the softest of voices.

I give myself freedom to be myself.
To love myself.
To not feel guilty for eliminating those from my life who do not support me. Love me. Stand with me.

I am myself.
Beautiful and full of life.