I remember my experience when, as a teenager, I was first told how important it is to "observe modesty", especially in relation to clothing. From a very early age, you perceive your physical shell as something that should be covered and hidden from the eyes of others. Of course, this perception comes from culture and tradition, but very often it overshadowed something much more important - the understanding of beauty as a gift. And this gift, of course, must be appreciated.

God created a woman in his own image and likeness. He gave her the opportunity to live with a sense of beauty and harmony. Each of her curves, each element of her body is part of the great creation. A woman's body is not just a physical existence, it is a miracle through which life, emotions, and experiences are transmitted. And I sincerely believe that it deserves respect, as does the woman herself. But sometimes too often you hear the opinion that the body should be hidden. Too often women are afraid to express their beauty openly, fearing condemnation or censure.

Since childhood, we are taught to hide. Dress darker, do not attract attention, do not show too much. Everywhere you hear that a woman should be modest. But what is this modesty? Why are we so afraid to openly express our natural beauty? Why, despite their perfection, do so many women feel ashamed of their bodies?

And here I want to say that true modesty is not about hiding your body, but about understanding its value. Modesty is not so much in clothes, but in how you feel about yourself. It is the ability to enjoy yourself, to love yourself for who you are, and at the same time not to flaunt your value. The female body is created by God for pleasure, but first of all - for itself. A woman's body is a manifestation of her inner world, her uniqueness.

And here it is important to emphasize that the point is not to undress everything that nature gives you. No, the point is not to be ashamed of who you are. The point is to accept your body, respect it and take care of it, but not to hide it as something unnecessary or shameful. A woman who is not ashamed of her body, but treats it with respect, radiates true beauty and harmony. Such a woman is free, she is not afraid to be herself.

For example, when I meet with friends and see how they treat each other with respect, how they support each other in any situation, it becomes clear to me that true respect for a woman is respect not only for her actions, but also for how she perceives herself. If a woman believes that her body is a gift, she will be open to love and pleasure. And not only for external perception, but also to feel your value from within. She can be beautiful not only for others, but also for herself.

Life is given to us to enjoy it. And yes, to enjoy it through the body, through its manifestations. When we understand that our body is something sacred, we begin to treat the world around us and men differently. We stop looking for external approval and begin to value the internal.

A man who sees a woman who is confident in herself, who knows how to enjoy her body and her life, will always respect her more. And I'm not saying that this means doing something extreme or flashy. Just understanding that your body is a part of you, and not an object for condemnation, changes the whole picture. Or do men see it differently?

Lana Banana