At one point, I know everyone has asked the question: “Would I be happier if I looked like that person?” Envy is everywhere and we all fall prey to it. It is our perceived perception of image that lends credibility to the person who we think they may be. Irrelevant is who they really are inside.
The TED talks are integral in understanding various aspects of human nature. I invite you to take ten minutes out of your day to listen to Cameron Russell, a supermodel who has worked in the industry for ten years. Her message is simple, but the gravity of what she articulates is worth understanding. Click on the link below.
Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too.
I am listening to it right now. I kind of knew the photos were not real, but to see the side by side photos were startling.
It’s sad that the industry and media portray beauty the way they do and thus so many women are insecure and uncomfortable with their natural selves (including these models). Thanks for sharing this. I think Cameron Russell showed great courage for her honesty. I think she is lovely in both outfits but the second definitely made her more approachable.
That’s very powerful. Thanks for sharing. I’m posting it to FB!!!