International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 50 | Page 56

Who says you have to fight your competition? In the modeling world, or any other profession for that matter, the norm is to butt heads with those we feel intimidated by or those we think we should be better than. This is not how the universe works. It does not send elements to take part in our life in order for them to be stepped on or discarded. We are the constituents for each others’ perfection-we are all connected. Every fiber is essential in the universal process. The universe thrives off cohesion. Instead of pushing or pulling with the competitive forces that surround you, allow challenging energies to motivate you. Embrace the positive creation colleagues can offer. Team effort is what produces success. In karmic philosophy, winning first place is not worth it if others’ dreams and souls are crushed in the process. Trust that by working together, everyone will truly come out on top. Take this lesson from two former “America’s Next Top Model” contestants. Living in a house together while competing against one another was far too much of a stressful environment for these models to do their best and truly shine. The girls learned that once they let their guards down, embracing one another, that is when their focus sharpened and their performances became powerful. The next time intimidation creeps in, smile to the “opponent” in your life. Collaborate with the emotions that this individual inspires in you. When the day is done, appreciate the better person you have become and shake hands with those the universe sent to help.

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