Hello People, this morning we will meet deeply our Miss Maria Mist, from Denmark. Below her article for Miss Europe Continental:
‘’Good morning. I am Maria, I am a tattoo artist for a living and have been building a name for myself in the industry since I was 18. Recently I have begun studying psychology and I aspire to work as a forensic psychologist. In my free time I mostly spend time with my family and friends, but I also enjoy my own company a lot. When I’m alone I can relax and immerse myself into my passions, such as creating, singing, working out and especially learning. I love learning new skills and expanding my knowledge of the world. My love for learning and asking questions is both my best quality and worst flaw. I believe that life is about exploring and learning to understand ourselves, who we are and what drives us. Without asking questions we will not get the answers or the opportunity to grow as individuals or as a society. Although I see my curiosity as a powerful tool it can also hold me back. Being too curious can often interfere with my ability to make crucial life choices and stick to one thing at a time, as I always want to try something new. And in all honesty, learning too much about certain topics can change your whole outlook on everything you thought you knew.
– Who inspired you in your life / career?
Inspiration is everywhere around us. I work with new people everyday and everyday I learn something new. Each person I meet has their own unique story, opinions and experiences and they’re all beautiful in their own ways. I can truly say that each person I have ever met has inspired me in some way, whether it’d be creatively, spiritually or to be the best version of myself.
– Is there in particular an event or something in your life that has marked you?
This is quite personal but I want to share it in hopes of raising awareness. To anyone who has had similar experiences I want them to know that life has a lot more to offer!
My story starts when I was 15, I lived with my mother and her then husband. I won’t say too much about their relationship as it’ is not my story to tell, all I will say is it was NOT a healthy marriage. My experience can only be compared to a prison cell that I called home. The man ran to the house and I knew not to step out of line or else there would be consequences. It all started with mental abuse, manipulation and grooming. I was forced to follow 26 rules as a punishment for partying but the worst “crime” I committed was talking to boys. These rules weren’t the typical parenting rules, they were dehumanizing and humiliating. One of the rules was that I had to get therapy sessions, not with a professional as you might think, but with him. 3 times a week he’d send my mom out of the house and she was not allowed back on the property until he said so. For our first “talk” he gave me a new set of rules that my mom couldn’t know about. He said the consequence for telling my mom or anyone at all would be one of two things, either he’d kill himself or frame my mom for a false crime so he’d get custody of me. I was too scared to tell anyone so I never did. Life went on and so did the abuse. I was rewarded with physical items. This went on for almost two years until it was noticed and immediately reported to the police. What I want everyone to learn from my story is no matter how scary it is, do not let anyone take advantage of you. I wish I had the courage to speak up from the very beginning. But if you unfortunately have had similar experiences, none of it was ever your fault, you did not deserve what happened to you! You deserve to be loved, so please forgive yourself and most importantly love yourself.
What I want the justice system to know is, the sentencing for these kinds of crimes do not match the severity of the crime committed! Lives will be forever changed and scars that last a lifetime. There are a lot of dangerous people out there and they should not ever have the opportunity to offend again. I was not the first victim of my abuser and now he’s back on the streets fully free to do it to someone else. And last, please if you have any suspicions or a feeling in your gut that someone you know is unsafe in their home or anywhere else, don’t hesitate to ask if they need help.
– What is happiness for you?
Happiness can be so many things, it can be eating my favorite snacks, spending time with my loved ones or listening to music. But on a deeper level, happiness for me is being my true authentic self. There’s something about just being me that brings me joy, not in a self centered way but allowing myself to be the vibrant and loving person that I am so that I can share it with others.
Happiness comes from within and needs to be nurtured and cared for, it’s mindset and a choice, and I choose to share mine by motivating everyone to be their true selves. It’s a beautiful circle of happiness, give and you shall receive kinda things .
What is the phrase or quote you will never forget? Why?
Quitters never win and winners never quit. Every time I doubt myself in a situation I think of this quote. It reminds me to keep trying because as long as I try I will never really fail. I might not always succeed to my expectations but giving it my best shot is always better than giving up. I can be quite a perfectionist and tough on myself, this quote also helps me remember to give myself some grace, my best is still good enough
How do you feel about being here at Miss Europe Continental?
There is no short answer to how I feel about being here at Miss Europe Continental. It’s overwhelming, exciting, euphoric even, but most of all I feel honored to be standing alongside all these beautiful ladies! Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of tiaras and sparkly dresses. I almost can’t believe this is my reality now. It truly feels like a dream come true.
What does fashion represent for you?
Fashion for me is a way of expressing myself and bringing my creativity to life, it’s a form of art really. It’s important for me to look my best to feel my best. I’ve always been into fashion and aesthetics in general, I don’t think there’s any style I haven’t tried out. I use fashion as a way for me to visually communicate how I’m feeling, where my headspace is at, how I view myself and how I want to be treated or perceived by others. There is no wrong way of dressing. Fashion doesn’t have any rules or gender, it’s all about what feels right for the individual. I love creating something from nothing and up-cykle old items from my closet, if the vision is strong it shall become and the crazier the idea the better!
How do you see yourself in ten years?
This has always been a difficult question for me to answer, I’m the type of person to act on what feels right for me now. Some might think it’s wrong to lead a life by impulses and instead should be perfectly planned out. I used to think like that, until I realized that’s not what makes me happy in the end. I could work so hard for months to reach a goal only to change my mind halfway through the journey. Although I can be impulsive and indecisive I have hopes and dreams for my future that will never change. I dream of a life where I’m not bound to one place reliving the same day over and over. I see myself making a real difference, working on projects and creating opportunities for those who don’t have much. I want to be someone I would’ve looked up to as a child, someone my family would be proud of and someone I myself can be proud of.
If I could make one wish come true I’d wish for humanity to live in harmony with nature. I stand by my belief that humans were not meant to live the way we do today. We should take better care of our planet and every living organism on it, we were all put on this earth for a reason and every life serves a purpose. I believe that including Mother Earth in our society would benefit us all, she gives us everything we need to thrive and no one should be without. Imagine a world where fruits, vegetables and water are free! Food and water is a necessity for everybody and should be considered a human right. The earth provides everything we need but unfortunately the reality is that not everyone has the privilege to buy basic essentials for survival. I’ll say this again, these should be considered a human right and not a privilege! ‘’
Stay tuned about her life here: www.instagram.com/thef
