And on the Eighth Day, God Said, “Let Girls Be Nice To Other Girls.”
Start writing a post

And on the Eighth Day, God Said, “Let Girls Be Nice To Other Girls.”

Girl Power is the Best Power.

80
And on the Eighth Day, God Said, “Let Girls Be Nice To Other Girls.”
Photo by Courtney Prather on Unsplash

In the world we live in today, it seems like girls have forgotten how to be nice to one another. We stalk each other on Instagram and twitter, ripping apart everything about the other person. From what she’s wearing, to the captions of her photos, nothing is good enough when her fate has already been determined in the eyes of her beholder. It seems as though we have forgotten how to support one another, and have instead succumbed to the age-old idea that girls are catty and petty by nature.

The fact of the matter is, we’re not! By nature, women are nurturing and caring beings, yet the media has portrayed us (especially young girls,) as people who simply cannot get along with one another. The idea that the mean girl holds all the power has skewed our society, and tainted the ways in which girls think it is acceptable to act toward one another. Rather than building one another up and letting that fuel us to grow stronger together, girls seem to prefer tearing one another down to feel dominant.

NEWSFLASH LADIES: healthy power doesn’t come from having control over someone else. Think of a time when you felt truly powerful. I can almost guarantee that none of you thought of a time you were ripping another girl apart based on something you’re probably insecure about yourself. Tearing each other down not only hurts the girl it is being directed at, but also the one whose mouth the hateful speech is originating from.

Power comes from within. It comes from being confident in yourself, in your abilities, and in how much of a BOSS you are. When has any person who utilized their power effectively used that power in order to make other people feel small? Power should be used in order to make others feel the same way you do inside, and to assist them in living the best life they possibly can.

If this is the case, why wouldn’t we want every girl to feel powerful? Girls are constantly being told by the world around them to be docile, to sit back and watch as the world passes them by, and who and what they should be. There is so much negativity directed toward women in the media, so why would we bring more of that into the world by insulting one another? Women should be uniting and proving ourselves to be a force to be reckoned with TOGETHER, rather than allowing ourselves to keep fighting these battles on our own.

So, be nice to one another. Comment those heart eyes on another girl’s Instagram post. Tell that girl on the bus that you like her outfit. Make kindness your middle name, and don’t put more negativity into this world. It has enough of that already, I promise.

Strive to make another girl feel how you want to inside, and remember: girl power is the best power.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

49108
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

31213
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

954964
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

180251
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments