I love when you said: “Recently I’ve decided I don’t at all want people to know me for my flesh. It has such little value.” in your reply to the question about the nude photo shoot, I thought that was spot on! When it comes to us as people the most important thing is the mind, our character & personality, our intellect & our creativity etc. If the body has to come into it, then the body is our canvas & vehicle for self-expression, to express our personalities outwardly but it all starts within!

essenaoneill-deactivated2015102: yesssss i’m screenshotting this ah yes your words thank you x

Hey Essena! Just wanted to share something with you that has been on the heart the past few months as youve morphed and become and challeneged yourself. I dont think you quite realise how influential and special you are to so many people. Ive followed you since the beggining, I became vegan with you and felt emotions you’ve felt. Ive watched your videos and relied on you, and feel like you are a true friends in my life. You are endlessly inspiring and have taught me its brave to grow x

essenaoneill-deactivated2015102: And this is so warming. I really can’t explain how grateful I am for everything that’s lead me to … More

You know what a crazy/sad/incredible thought?? There are 7,000,000,000+ people in this world all who look different yeah!? So where did this constructed idea of beauty emerge from when there is so much diversity in the world?? Like there are literally multitudes of different looks out there and so why must one be ‘prettier’ than the other!? It’s so sad when someone feels sad about how they look because there is so much diversity in looks and so who says your not beautiful!!!!

essenaoneill-deactivated2015102: How true hey. Beauty is just a mix of popculture and bias subjectivity. I know to others my genetics … More