Healing Through Pageantry: Celia's Journey at Mrs. International Week
Episode Overview
Pageantry can be a surprising source of healing and self-discovery. Facing insecurities and triggers can lead to personal growth. Spiritual awakening can guide you to unexpected paths. Finding self-worth is a crucial part of healing. Sharing your story can be a powerful tool for transformation.
Pageantry is healing... it brings out your triggers and insecurities, but you can either run and hide or you can rise.
In this episode of 'Love Waits for You', Celia Anzalone Bowers takes you on an emotional journey through her experiences at Mrs. International Week 2024. Celia shares her heartfelt reflections on how pageantry has been a surprising source of healing and self-discovery for her. She opens up about the spiritual awakening that led her to this unexpected path, and how competing in pageants has helped her confront and overcome deep-seated issues such as addiction, codependency, and trauma from sexual abuse.
Celia's story is one of resilience and finding self-worth in unexpected places. She candidly discusses the challenges and insecurities that pageantry brings to the surface, but also how it offers a unique opportunity to rise above them. Her journey is a testament to the power of facing one's darkest parts and emerging stronger and more self-assured. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader reflections, Celia's narrative is both relatable and inspiring.
She even shares a poignant poem that encapsulates her spiritual journey and the healing process. If you're looking for a story of transformation, hope, and the power of self-love, this episode is a must-listen.