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During our free consultation, I will ask you a series of powerful questions that will give you insight into your struggles and how to overcome them. You will learn how coaching can help you gain wisdom and tools to become victorious in body image and identity. "Working with her caused me to look inside myself, relinquish wrong thought processes, and replace them with the Word of God to make lasting changes in my life!" - Elizabeth "The coaching sessions were a powerful blend of Christian values and CBT techniques. The tailored self-care assignments and visual aids further enriched the experience." - Erica

We can't address the need for modesty and body image healing without understanding the origins of sexual objectification & the spiritual war that's surrounding us. Sexual objectification is the act of treating a person solely as an object of sexual desire. Objectification more broadly means treating a person as a commodity or an object without regard to their personality or dignity. First, sexual sin is no stranger to the human race. It is understood that sexual sin has had its deep roots in our society since the beginning of time. Sin is our general issue, the ways in which we practice sin only further & deepen the condition. Sin causes us to mistreat God, other people, & ourselves. So in the context of sexual sin, we bring harm to ourselves (1 Cor. 6:18), harm to the recipient (1 Thess. 4:6), & ultimately offend the Holy & Most High God. (1 Thess. 4:8) these scriptures address sexual immorality, which involves two people joining together for intercourse outside of marriage. What do sexual immorality & sexual objectification have in common? They are both sexual sins. One could say the latter (objectification) leads to the other (intercourse). How is that? Because Jesus teaches that adultery starts in the heart, "when we LOOK with lust at someone we commit adultery in our heart" (Matthew 5:28) & also "if our EYES cause us to sin, pluck it out" (Matt. 5:29) Objectifying someone is imagining or looking at them in a way that reduces them to lustful desires. I am led to believe that sexual objectification is a fruit of sexual immorality. When we indulge in this sin, we harm others because we are taking what does not belong to us (their body), & using their body only as an object to please ourselves. In turn, this causes us to see other people as an object of our pleasure & a way to get our needs met. Sexual immorality causes us to see other people as an object of our pleasure & a way to get our needs met. It is self-seeking. Their name, personality, soul, & purpose don't matter when you are only thinking of yourself & that moment. You might say, "Well, my boyfriend loves & cares about me." But if only y'all knew how damaging it is to indulge your bodies in what doesn't belong to each other. Someone who cares about you wouldn't want to hurt you in this way. If He knew Christ, he would see you & love you like Christ. This leads to the next point, sexual objectification in advertising, media, and propaganda, ' doesn't matter ' because you are only trying to increase sales or get a message heard. The person behind the camera doesn't matter, only the photos. The first signs of sexual objectification appeared in the 1870s when Pearl Tobacco decided to put a naked woman on their cigarette box. By the 1880s, they were the leading brand in cigarettes & other brands started catching on to their tactics (1). Sexual Advertising in the 1900s continued to trend with subtle imagery & catchphrases until now in the 2000s, it's super blatant & deemed a social norm. Today, it is normal to see a Victoria's Secret commercial AND fashion show live, when around the 1930s - the 1960s they were adamant about censoring nudity & sex in film & TV (2). Statistics show that this has led to a heightened sex appeal in men & women, and I'd beg to differ that this has contributed to misogynistic lyricism in hip-hop, uncensored television, increase in pornography, increased occurrences of sex-trafficking, & I'm sure there are plenty more shameful things unmentioned. Sin has no boundaries, it keeps going on & on & on. This plays into the record low self-esteem that women & men deal with because of sexual sin being rampant. Take a look at these ads from back when... because we see others as objects of pleasure, ads like this became another way to sell more products. Not only did we learn how to increase sales with nudity & sex appeal, but we also learned how to play on society's emotions for consumerism. "We've cracked the code! Push the imagery & the messages to the masses, so that people will emotionally respond & buy our solutions to their problems. Tell her she is nothing without this look & she'll go buy it. She'll destroy her body & health to be accepted because we told her she wasn't good enough." In ending, "Be not conformed to the world systems & customs, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the good, acceptable, & perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2) It is not God's will that we harm ourselves by self-objectifying which leads to low self-esteem & exploitation. It is not God's will that we hurt others by only seeing them as their body & meeting our needs. It is not God's will that we offend Him with our sinfulness, but that we have a restored relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. Renew your mind & relationship with Him today . #trends #sexualobjectification #sexappeal #history References: Psychology For Marketers , (1) Arizona State University , (2)

I was so pleased to see that famous R&B singer K. Michelle decided to speak out about the negative effects of plastic and cosmetic surgery. Frankly, she is the only celebrity who seems willing to open up about the horrors she and others have faced. I'm also glad that Lifetime picked up the idea as a series to help shed light and bring hope and healing to the many men and women who've experienced the drawbacks of undergoing plastic surgery. I actually wrote about this epidemic a few years ago, mentioning the increase in surgeries in young adults. Previous Blog Stats (2018) Plastic surgery is on the rise with an increase of 115% since the early 2000s. - ASPS 333,000 cosmetic procedures were done in patients 18 years old and younger. - Journal of Adolescent Health Cosmetic Surgery is a $2.2 billion dollar business. - Cosmetic Surgery Trends $16.4 billion was spent on procedures in 2016. A lot of money is spent in this industry, similar to the makeup industry. I don't know any other industry that grows as fast as makeup, fashion, and surgery; I think this says a lot about us. We are obsessed with vanity! I know of 3 women close to my own circles who went to Miami to get butt surgeries. You may say, "Why do you care? It's none of your business." It's not. But I care because I don't like seeing so much poor self-image, competition, and conformity in women today. I'm willing to bet that there's a large percentage of women who seek out surgery because of culture and entertainment influence. The same reason a lot of women went bulimic or anorexic to become size 2 models. There's a standard out there that most of us wish we could meet. Updated Plastic Surgery Stats (2020) The 2020 total revenue of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic surgery in the USA was $9.31 billion - Statista The most common procedure worldwide is breast augmentation (breast increase) - Statista The plastic surgery industry saw an increase of 7.1% since 2018 - Forbes Why is Cosmetic Surgery a Problem? Some studies show that mass media and advertising may have an effect on the decisions for cosmetic surgery ( I Want to Look Like That! ) It sounds like there are millions of people, mostly women, who are unhappy with their natural appearance. Celebrity culture glorifies getting work done on their bodies, which in turn influences society to do the same thing. Are we really living in a "monkey see monkey do" society? It's crazy to think that we let other people influence how we feel about ourselves and our lives. I was so happy to see all of the Body Image Movement advocates speaking up about the issues women face with appearance and acceptance. "It's about time," was all I could say once it started getting more attention. Even the Body Image Movement has its pros and cons, it appears that in our quest to be ourselves, we are missing the biggest part about ourselves... How Does God Feel About Body Image Issues? God created humanity in His image. We bear the marks of our Great Creator who shaped us from the dust. You don't have to believe this truth, but think about how complex your body is...think about the many things that we still cannot explain. Think about how your body naturally repairs and recovers itself, yet it still dies. If God made us in His image, a body designed by a Grand Designer, with a Master Plan, the very words of God who spoke the Universe into existence, then why isn't this enough for us? Let me tell you a secret, which really isn't a secret at all; however, it is available to those who have the ears to hear it. "God has planted eternity, a sense of divine purpose, in the human heart." - Ecclesiastes 3:11 AMP This means that we all have a deep longing for living forever, and we have a longing for a purpose bigger than ourselves. Could this longing that you have to stay young, stay beautiful, and stay relevant be the very evidence that you desire something deeper than the surface? Maybe what you are doing on the outside is a reflection of what you need inside of you. Again, there is nothing wrong with wanting to stay vibrant and healthy, but our desires can turn into a disaster, an epidemic of self-hatred and insecurity. I am here to tell you that there is a fountain of youth. Where is the Fountain of Youth? Sorry sis, there's no physical place for the Fountain of Youth...unless...you want to take a trip to the Dead Sea lol. I heard and read that Dead Sea minerals hold anti-aging beauty secrets 👀 which I've used before on my nails; might wanna add that to your list. But here is the secret that transforms life as you know it: God holds the Fountain of Youth and wants nothing more than to give it to you. He went all the way to the point of death just so you could have it FOREVER! Here is what God says about obtaining the fountain of youth: "And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever ." 1 John 2:17 NLT The truth is, sis, you can get all of the Botox and plastic surgery you want, but one thing is for sure: you will get old and die. However, the story doesn't end; if you do the will of God, you shall abide FOREVER. "And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth." - John 17:3 You don't have to strive and work so hard at your appearance, spending thousands to stay on top of the game. One day you will leave here, and your beauty and possessions won't go with you. Your soul goes with you. Choose to grow your soul and give it what it really wants, eternity with God, FOREVER. Learn more about God's plan for you and the world, and how you can have eternal life through Jesus Christ. Excerpts from The Fountain of Youth blog post-2018

It’s been six years since I wrote Royalty and it is still one of my most beloved songs! It was actually the final song I wrote to complete the P31 EP , bringing on a huge sigh of relief after hours of toiling and pressing to meet the project deadline. Somehow, no matter how much I try, I always end up in crunch time when it comes to releasing my albums (lol). I guess being under pressure works for me because the Holy Spirit seems to produce the best work when I am in desperate need of God’s creative power. Royalty was birthed out of my desire to motivate and empower women to recognize and embrace their true worth in Christ. At a time when the hip-hop industry and media were placing such heavy emphasis on vanity and sexuality, I wanted women to know they were worth more than their outward appearance and sexual abilities. Lyrics like, “We do not pump up our booty cause we are already too pumped up with our inner beauty” “My mind is more flawless than my hair b/ I know my intellect will make you stare g/ yeah, I know you like my virtuosity” are bold statements that remind us of 1 Peter 3:3-4 . Living in a generation of women who are comfortable with being called ho's and b’s inspired me to be the voice that reminds them that they were born to be queens. We are not powerless women who need to compromise our morals and exploit our bodies to gain money and success. The truth is that it is God who has given us the power to obtain wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18) . Royalty encourages us to use our authority and influence to pursue the blessings of the Lord that make us rich and add no sorrow. It reminds us that we are the royal priesthood and chosen generation that is called to not only enjoy those blessings for ourselves but to educate and inspire the next generation to pursue kingdom success in Christ also. About Murk Murk’s professional music career began after entering the Battle of the Praises music competition in Miami, Fl in 2012. After performing for award-winning Christian artists, Vicki Winans, Kierra Kiki Sheard, Beckah Shae, and Mr. Del, she walked away with the grand prize of $5,000 and some major exposure. This exposure landed her the attention of Grammy-nominated recording artist, minister, & CEO Mr. Del, who in 2013, offered her a recording contract on his label Dedicated Music Group. From there, she stepped out in faith, quit her job as an insurance agent, and packed up to move to Memphis, TN, to pursue her hip-hop music career and kingdom purpose. Since signing to DMG, Murk has released five music projects, including her debut album Murk In Season (2013), mixtape Still Murkin’ (2015), women’s empowerment EP, P31 (2015), sophomore album Kingdom Kulture (2017), and latest release 31 Gang (2020). Her hit song ‘P31’, which provides a hip-hop spin on the Proverbs 31 woman, landed her music video placement on the music show Next, which airs on Magic Johnson’s television network, Aspire. Read more about Murk. Follow Murk P31! IG: @murkp31 FB: /MURKP31 Website: https://www.murkp31.com

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Welcome to the Stop Comparing Yourself Course. Did you know that 87% of women compare themselves to images online? You are not alone and there is a way to stop the cycle. By the end of this course, you will know the reasons why you do this and you will know how to be content with who you are in Christ. In this course, you will learn: - The root causes of comparison - The truth about your heart condition - How to break free from comparing - Questions and homework to dive deeper - Bonus content! Thanks for stopping by and see you inside! P.S. GET ALL COMBINED COURSES HERE: https://www.christianbodyimage.com/body-image-detox *I now charge for these courses because we tend to take things more seriously when there's a value or sacrifice*