Deze fitnessblogger scheert zich niet: ‘Ik wil puur zijn!’

Werp een blik op Instagram en de strakke, modieuze en gladgeschoren #fitgirls vliegen je om de oren. Ook wij scheren braaf onze oksels en benen en verslijten scheermesjes bij de vleet. Déze fitnessblogger heeft zich echter al een jaar niet geschoren. De reden? Ze wil puur en authentiek zijn. 

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Het betreft Morgan Mikena, een blogger met een bizar goed lijf. Op Instagram deelt de brunette dagelijks foto’s waarop ze allerlei indrukwekkende work-outs deelt met haar ruim zesduizend volgers. Toch kan je een ding niet ontgaan wanneer je door haar foto’s klikt. Want onder haar oksels en op haar benen prijkt een klein doch opvallend bosje haar.

Morgan heeft al een jaar geen scheermesje meer aangeraakt. Deze keuze heeft ze gemaakt omdat ze zich niet wil laten leiden door wat de maatschappij van haar verlangt. Ook hoopt ze met haar manier van leven anderen te inspireren om zelfvertrouwen te vinden in hun natuurlijke schoonheid.

Op Instagram schrijft ze: ‘If you are focused on being true to yourself in every moment, you are less concerned what others think, which will lead to peace of mind. When you have nothing to hide and you can freely be yourself, there is a profound peace/confidence you will emanate to the world that will inspire others.’

Morgan is trots op haar lichaam, precies zoals het is. En dat vinden wij een prachtige boodschap om de wereld in te sturen!

It’s just nice to embrace the natural beauty that you are.. the beauty that’s on the inside AND the outside☺ What is beauty anyway? To me… it’s to be beautiful before someone else told you what beautiful is supposed to be.. Just as you are, you are beautiful✨#bodyhairdontcare #fitness #bodypositive #spreadlove #gratitude #namaste #bethechange #beauty #hairywomen #empowerment #bebold #beyou #loveandlight #positivity #encouragement #onelove #freespirit #effyourbeautystandards #natural #physique #selfcare #selflove #fitnessmodel

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It’s just nice to embrace the natural beauty that you are.. the beauty that’s on the inside AND the outside☺ What is beauty anyway? To me… it’s to be beautiful before someone else told you what beautiful is supposed to be.. Just as you are, you are beautiful✨#bodyhairdontcare #fitness #bodypositive #spreadlove #gratitude #namaste #bethechange #beauty #hairywomen #empowerment #bebold #beyou #loveandlight #positivity #encouragement #onelove #freespirit #effyourbeautystandards #natural #physique #selfcare #selflove #fitnessmodel

A post shared by Morgan Mikenas (@i_am_morgie) on Apr 11, 2017 at 7:31pm PDT

This is my beautiful friend @earthhands_ What she does with her social media is something I aspire to be/do with mine as well:) She is an artist of all kinds and is one of the most kindest/genuine humans I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with. Her words and actions inspire me to be a better person everyday!:) Check her out! “M Y D E A R E S T Y O U ✨One of my goals for this platform was for it to be completely honest and raw. I truly believe that we need more of that in this world. We need the good and the bad. The light and the dark. And the path in between. Last night there was this buildup in my heart, a bit from the chilly weather, a bit from my exhaustion from the day and a bit from some judgements I had of myself. It was a pretty amazing journey however, because even at the moment when the sadness began, I recognized it there and had immediate compassion for it. I was completely with it, and felt every part of it. Whereas in the past, I would have shoved it away and distracted myself, or if I didn’t do that and actually let myself feel it, I would have judged and ridiculed myself and it would have turned into a downwards spiral. When I finally broke down (in the arms of a beloved dear human), I freed myself of all thoughts rooted in fear. I became one with the present again and became one with what WAS instead of what WASN’T. It is important that we are our number one fan and love ourselves unconditionally, even when we are feeling down. This is when we need our own love the most. Remember that your mental and emotional health are so incredibly important, and they deserve your love and attention. When we feel our pains, that is where we truly grow the most. Reflecting on how far you’ve come boosts self-confidence and gives you courage. Pay ode to the beauty and light of your being, always. Much love to you all, beautiful people.” #spreadlove #positivity #inspireothers #bethechange #beautiful #unity #inspiration #goodvibesonly #wordsofwisdom #word #goddess #bodyhairdontcare #bodypositive #weareone #onelove #selfcare #mindfulness #smile

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