Finding Beauty in the Bedhead
Ever had one of those mornings where you look in the mirror and your hair seems to have plotted against you overnight? Where no amount of brushing, combing, or styling products can tame the wild beast that is your mane? Yes, we've all been there. Waking up to a bad hair day can feel like an ominous sign that it’s going to be a rough day. But here's the twist: it doesn't have to be. Let's take a moment to unravel why a few unruly strands don’t have the power to define our day.
First and foremost, who decided that perfectly coiffed hair is the only path to beauty? Beauty is diversity; it's in the messy buns, the flyaways, the curls that forge their own path. It's time we embrace every strand of our unique hair stories and redefine beauty standards on our own terms.
Recently, while watching my grand daughter, she woke up with head full of pure craziness. Her golden locks were going here, there and everywhere, all while little knots prevented it from even being brushed. Although she didn’t see herself in the mirror, I guarantee she wouldn’t have cared. It’s her innocent spirit that allows her to be completely authentic without a single worry, care or self-judgement.
So let’s re-write the script, a bad hair day is an invitation to get creative. Why not use this as an opportunity to experiment with that hat you've never found the occasion to wear, or that scarf that’s been sitting in your drawer? Or, dare to leave it as it is and step out in all your glorious, natural beauty. Today, we're choosing to smile through the tangles and focus on the beauty that radiates from within.
It's all about perspective. In the grand scheme of things, a bad hair day is a small hiccup. It's a reminder that sometimes, life is beautifully imperfect. It's a chance to laugh at ourselves, to embrace the unexpected, and to focus on what truly matters: our actions, our kindness, and our ability to rise above the superficial.
Ultimately, your beauty shines from within. No bad hair day can dim the light of your spirit or the warmth of your smile. Embrace the chaos, for it teaches us that we're too fabulous, too radiant, too resilient to be phased by a little hair mischief. Keep shining, beautiful souls, because your inner beauty is what truly captivates the world.
Finding beauty in the bedhead is a celebration of resilience, inner beauty, and the joyful rebellion against perfection. So, the next time you're faced with a hair catastrophe, take a deep breath and smile. You're gorgeous, powerful, and unstoppable, with or without the perfect hair. Let's share the love, spread positivity, and remind each other of our collective beauty, inside and out. Together, we can laugh in the face of hair chaos and keep shining.
xoxox … Sheryl
PS … Every time I look at the picture of my grand daughter and her wonderfully crazy hair while playing without a single care, my heart leaps with joy and perhaps a little laughter. Love my sweet girl.
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