“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” - Krishnamurti
I heard this quote the other day and it really resonated with me on many levels. I’ve been having a hard time feeling “adjusted” to the world as an adult. My priorities in life are in many ways the opposite of societal norms. I wish to be childless, I don’t care about making a ton of money, and I am queer, among other things. Also, I am fat and love myself.
Our society doesn’t like the idea of fat people loving themselves. We are bombarded daily with ads for weight loss. How to get a flat tummy. Lose this much weight in this many days. Drink detox tea. Feel guilty about the food you eat.
The pervasiveness of body negativity is a sign that our society is sick. I know sick is a pretty hard term, but think about its meaning. Unwell. Not healthy. There is nothing healthy about hating your body and being obsessed with weight loss at whatever cost, which is what our media promotes. Simultaneously we are encouraged to modify other parts of our bodies through lip injections, plastic surgery, etc.
I don’t bring this up to shame anyone who has had plastic surgery. Everyone is on their own journey with their body. For me, I feel best about my body when I let it be and focus on eating healthy plant based foods, exercising, and taking care of my mental health.
Vests and sleeveless cardigans like this one have become a new favorite of mine. They add interest to basics and no one will know that you’re wearing just a bralette (or gasp! Going braless) underneath. I love the forest green color of this dress too. It’s the first green thing I’ve owned that I’ve really felt comfortable in, so I’ll be going for this shade again.
Thanks for reading,
Rebecca
Dress - Ross
Cardigan - Thrifted
Sandals - Cato
