The Size Zero Debate

Contemporary magazine covers are dominated by images of very thin young men and women. There is, in turn, increasing speculation, as to which of those featured is naturally thin and which are suffering the tragedy of an eating disorder.

Image and body shape are the topic of many people's conversation at home, where we socialise or in the workplace. A large number in my circle, seem to be on a constant diet and some desperately feel over-burdened by the pressure to be a particular weight. A large proportion, deep down aspire to be (probably including myself in this) a supermodel; we await that day when we will look perfect and be that ideal size and shape. The pursuit of a perfect size zero is our aim, but then we pass a newsagent's or chip shop and that dream soon fades away!

The presures on us from exterior sources to keep striving for this dream look are enormous, but what does the inner you or I say? Does it really matter if we're larger than life? Does that change the inner us? Do we have to look a certain way to be fufilled and happy?

It's a well used phrase, but many seekers discover the truth that 'true happiness comes from within'; that deep place where we find our true selves and our personal space. If we have love in this space, we will be able to love those outside of ourselves. If we have peace reigning here, surely that is what we will spread? What and who lies in your heart?

As a fellow seeker, although I still have struggles in my life, I'll share with you who is the source of my inner peace, happiness and strength. See: http://www.life4seekers.co.uk/aplaceforgodinourworld/jesuspurposeonearth.html