Mexico❤️

At the beginning of the month, the Day of the Dead was celebrated in Mexico. A tradition that has been called for years since it has been present since before the Spanish conquest in Mexico and despite that we continue to celebrate it to this day.

Thanks to these traditions I was inspired to talk about this and connect with what I am as a Mexican person.

There are many ways to express how good it feels to be Mexican, no matter where you are.

We may or may not agree with the ideas or projects of the nation, but we are always united by the pride of belonging to this great country. Mexico is a diverse country with a universe of possibilities. We have a vast history, a splendid cultural heritage, traditions that do not fade and a gastronomy that is an intangible heritage of humanity.

We are part of a people who know how to earn their daily bread with dignity, build strong communities and forge alliances. We are a living nation with a generous land for locals and strangers. Inside and outside the country, Mexicans are supportive of those who need help, polite and formal, and above all, we are “luchones” because we do not stop until we get ahead and with the best smile.

When we are outside the country we like to say: There is no food like that of Mexico, the most colorful dance is that of Mexico, the richest drink is in Mexico, there are no landscapes like those of Mexico, the best parties are in Mexico. And we like to carry the Mexican flag if we decide to go to another country and from that moment on, we do not stop talking about family, the humor of the Mexican, and the customs that accompany us.

From the moment we set foot outside, we begin to long for the red or green sauce, the piquín chile, the habanero, the nopales, the enchiladas beans, the toasted chapulines, the birria, the pozole, the tlacoyos, the handmade tortillas and the refried beans.

We also take ranchera songs, Mañanitas for birthdays and even “El mariachi loco” to dance at our parties, because the lyrics and notes of the typical songs identify us and give us enormous joy.

We are the people of José Alfredo Jiménez, Juan Gabriel, Frida Kahlo, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Octavio Paz, Cantinflas, Diego Rivera, José Vasconcelos, María Félix, Alfonso Cuarón, Benito Juárez, Lázaro Cárdenas, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros, to name just a few.

It is certainly difficult to continue with the ties, which sometimes become strained and even broken, but there are some that inexplicably survive. We are talking about those, the unbreakable ties of Mexicans here and there with the land that saw them born and grow up. It goes without saying that the pride and feeling for our nation is unquestionable. 

Thank you very much for reading, God bless you!!!

How physical appearance influences health.

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great day!!

I decided to share this image to share my thoughts with the class and talk a little about how people can be misinformed about important issues.

Has it ever happened to you that society tends to

most of the time think that being thin is associated with having good health.

However, it seems that this does not necessarily have to be the case. Likewise, seeing ourselves in the mirror with those “extra kilos” does not necessarily imply poor health.

In my previous post I talked about self-esteem and why it is important to be kind to ourselves not only in the mental realm but also in the physical realm. It is usually more complicated because we live exposed to criticism, for example, social networks, because even though many people are aware of how they look, social networks have come to significantly change the normal body image, and that is where a space has opened for the so-called “body shaming” or body shame in the case of people who do not “comply” with the social status. Even if we don't want it, we are often criticized.

Many people think that being thin is a sign of being healthy when in reality having an aesthetically beautiful and thin body has nothing to do with how the body is inside.

Since the thin body can be sick, like The Fat Paradox but fit

although being overweight is usually associated with higher mortality and associated disease, other types of factors must be taken into account, such as physical condition itself. For example, those subjects who are obese, but with good levels of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness) usually have a lower mortality rate than those with a normal weight, but with low levels of physical fitness.

And being fat or plus-sized is not synonymous with being sick, but what does make a fat or thin person sick is being constantly pointed out for their weight or size and this is called weight stigma.

Nutritionist Melania Cevo points out that more than an obesity epidemic, the world is facing fat phobia every day.

https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/el-peso-la-apariencia-fisica-o-talla-no-determinan-la-salud-melania-cevo-nutricionista

How you look basically does not define how healthy you are.

If you have ever associated being thin with being healthy and being fat with being sick or suffering from diseases, it invites you to reflect and think that even though you may look healthy on the inside, you may be sick on the inside.

Thanks!!

The art of loving yourself⭐️

Self-love is essential to achieve what we want in life. Although you may not believe it, it is reflected in all aspects: family, money, work and, of course, the way others treat us. Self-love is, therefore, the definition we have of ourselves and, of course, I believe that it is one of the keys to success.

Sometimes we feel anxious and depressed and we don't even like to look at ourselves in the mirror, we lack the desire to live and do things. And then we see super happy people with wonderful lives and we think: But what have they done to feel that way? I tell you that I have been there, we all at some stage go through or will go through that, it is part of maturing and seeing things from a different perspective but we should never let ourselves be sold by negativity, it is difficult, of course, if nothing in life is easy and if you are already spent in that situation it is never too late to get out of that state, in the end it is something that makes you mentally strong.

Have you ever wondered what the importance of self-love is: An act of authenticity?

To start, I want to tell you that there is a great reality and that is that if you do not love and value yourself, in the end, how do you expect others to value you? Your mood and attitude will be externalized in the world around us. Remember that in the end, our life is a reflection of what is in our mind.

There are some people who think that self-love has to do with being selfish, however, it does not have to be that way. In reality, it is much deeper. It means having nice feelings towards ourselves, that we take care of ourselves and respect ourselves, that we treat ourselves and speak to ourselves with affection. It also implies being responsible for our actions.

When we do this, we connect with the kindest part of our being. As a result, we improve the relationship we have with ourselves and our environment, our self-esteem is strengthened.

We always have to remember that we have to be kind to ourselves. And whenever you start doing it, you will notice positive changes.

Birds can be difficult especially when you are in a frustrating situation and you feel like you are drowning in your problems and it is always good to think about how to get out of it.

About a year ago I listened to the book (since it's an audiobook) Stop Overthinking!

The truth is that it didn't seem too crazy to think about it, but the things you least expect are the ones that will surprise you the most. After listening to it, it made me reason and think in a more positive way, and I currently remember 4 very important things that they said that could help with self-love and how we can improve.

1. Choose those around you wisely.

I agree with this since I am a firm believer that the people we associate with greatly influence our mentality and the performance of our activities. It is much better to be surrounded by people who inspire you and encourage you in your growth. That is why it is good to have a group of healthy friends and be happy with bad or toxic people.

2. Recognize your achievements and celebrate your triumphs

When I read that phrase I just think. We as human beings tend to extend love and understanding to others. But what happens if we also direct that attention to ourselves? It would be a nice gesture towards ourselves to recognize our achievements and value ourselves and just as we congratulate others

Congratulate yourself for your achievements and don't wait for others to applaud you. Recognize and celebrate that you do good things.

3. Free yourself from comparisons

Uuuh this may cause conflict for many of us or maybe not, but it is no secret that we are all unique in this world. That is why we tend to get carried away sometimes because we feel that the virtues of others are better but No. So the best thing we can do is not measure your success by contrasting it with that of others. Rather, measure your success with yourself.

If today you are the best person you were yesterday, you want to tell yourself that you are moving forward.

Only you really know what you are worth and what you deserve. You do not have to accept less. Do not allow anyone to make you feel inferior or tell you what you cannot achieve.

4. Embrace your imperfections

Everyone, absolutely everyone, is a wonderful, imperfect being. Imagine for a moment how boring life would be if we were perfect!

So don't be afraid to make mistakes because they are actually learning experiences. Also, when we accept that we are not perfect, we start to love ourselves more.

Remember that loving yourself requires commitment and dedication. Don't forget to accept yourself unconditionally and that every step you take is a reminder of your worth and potential.

I usually say perfect imperfections because that is what makes us unique.

That's all #8 has been about and I hope it helped you there since it is with the only intention that I do it and write it.

Thank you very much for reading and may God bless you.

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