Why this woman stopped shaving her body hair for a year

Publish Date: Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 12:06PM

Women know that having to shave your legs can be a complete chore.

Well, one woman has made a stand by putting the razor down.

Fitness blogger Morgan Mikenas stopped shaving her legs and armpits for more than a year in an attempt to promote natural beauty.

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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In a video she posted to YouTube, Morgan explains: "I’m not trying to make all of humanity stop shaving their armpits and leg hair anymore.

"I just want to inspire others [to do] what works for you, what makes you feel the most comfortable."

"There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty."~Steve Maraboli 🌸✨ Not just woman, but everyone! Imagine if everyone just decided that today was the day they loved themselves and embraced every part of them selves. Accepting and loving your body and your "flaws" because you know they are what makes you who you are. 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. ✨💝🤘🏼I also just posted a new YouTube video on why I don't shave my body hair and how it helped me(link in bio)☺ #bodypositive #spreadlove #behappy #namaste #hairywomen #healing #healthylifestyle #selfcare #loveyourself #beyourself #bethechange #divine #inspireothers #inspirationalquotes #positivity #goodvibesonly #lifeisbeautiful #hairy #gratitude #weareone #higherconsciousness #freespirit #empowerment #smile #feelgood

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"I want everybody to not feel ashamed of themselves,” she continues. "I think it’s unfair that people think they have to be in this culture norm. Just do whatever makes you feel good.”

What Morgan is doing may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we say good on her for sticking to her guns.

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