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Are you true to you or do you hew to what others think of you? In the Land of Me, let independence be your key. Want a tattoo? Wear it proudly. It’s been a respectable tradition for thousands of years. High tops at 70? Game on! Dress
from the inside out, not from fashion magazines. Nobody remembers a copy cat. That gap between your two front teeth? It’s adorable, not a dental disaster.
Just ask Lauren Hutton. Don’t give away your power to politicians, preachers or potential lovers. Be as brave as you can, but don’t apologize for being shy or a lover of solitude. Not everyone needs the spotlight, but everyone can shed light. Your mistakes? They’re just rough drafts of the story of your life. Every day is the chance to write a new chapter in the Book of You, to discover your shadow, your self, the sweet spots of your soul. Cover copy by Nikki Hardin, art by Jackie Besteman
“Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” Oscar Wilde