The Pain of Self-Actualization verses Body Image<\\/h2>\\n \\u201cIt\\u2019s just what feels right<\\/em>,\\u201d Amethyst says causally, but after watching her change her form drastically over and over the course of the whole episode \\u2014-and her words are markedly more confident and at peace. Calm and chill. It\\u2019s just\\u2026 <\\/span>her<\\/em><\\/span>.<\\/span><\\/p>\\n \\u201cThat\\u2019s why it\\u2019s <\\/span>perfect<\\/em><\\/span>,\\u201d Garnet responds. <\\/span><\\/p>\\n This sums up why I <\\/span>love<\\/em><\\/span> this show.<\\/span><\\/p>\\n Steven Universe was such a groundbreaking and beautiful show that had a wonderful amount of depth when it came to complex issues. Mental illness, health issues that can catch up to you later in life(fractures that heal in Steven\\u2019s body but breaks are still shown up on X-rays), complicated relationship and interpersonal issues are just some of the many things this show tackles with sincerity and open dialogue.<\\/span><\\/p>\\n The way we approach self-actuality and self-worth can be such a powerful and positive force, yet when we have past trauma or grief, it can also be a painful experience. Coming out of such a situation can make one truly appreciate their vulnerability and see their resilience in a new way.<\\/p>\\n

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Cosplay at the 2014 New York Comic Con. Opal from Steven Universe, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The Pain of Self-Actualization verses Body Image<\/h2>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just what feels right<\/em>,\u201d Amethyst says causally, but after watching her change her form drastically over and over the course of the whole episode \u2014-and her words are markedly more confident and at peace. Calm and chill. It\u2019s just\u2026 <\/span>her<\/em><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s <\/span>perfect<\/em><\/span>,\u201d Garnet responds. <\/span><\/p>\n This sums up why I <\/span>love<\/em><\/span> this show.<\/span><\/p>\n Steven Universe was such a groundbreaking and beautiful show that had a wonderful amount of depth when it came to complex issues. Mental illness, health issues that can catch up to you later in life(fractures that heal in Steven\u2019s body but breaks are still shown up on X-rays), complicated relationship and interpersonal issues are just some of the many things this show tackles with sincerity and open dialogue.<\/span><\/p>\n The way we approach self-actuality and self-worth can be such a powerful and positive force, yet when we have past trauma or grief, it can also be a painful experience. Coming out of such a situation can make one truly appreciate their vulnerability and see their resilience in a new way.<\/p>\n

The beauty of oneself<\/h3>\n