n this striking photo captured by Karlo Gomez during a Miami shoot, we see a confident, happy woman—Nina.
While her confidence shines today, it wasn’t always that way. For years, Nina struggled with body image, like so many of us do. Loving your body isn’t easy, but tearing it apart can be. We often find ourselves comparing our bodies to others, wishing for smaller this, bigger that, or less of something, believing it will bring us happiness.
But the truth is, comparison should only serve to inspire growth, not self-destruction. It’s like a plant that, after noticing another thriving in sunlight, strives to grow stronger toward its own light. If you find yourself comparing your body to others, use that energy to grow and evolve, not to tear yourself down.
As Karlo Gomez captured Nina’s natural beauty, it became clear that once you start appreciating the unique qualities that make you you, you’ll see your beauty more clearly—and more often.
