"The one who stands straight does not fear a crooked shadow." -Chinese Proverb
"Stand tall and scare the storms, if you will not give up then the storms will." -Unknown
I thoroughly enjoy these two quotes because good posture and standing tall is a life changer mentally. When you are able to stand straight up, shoulders back, chin up you exude confidence, this alone makes you un-fuckwithable. No matter your height, 5 feet, 7 feet if you display weakness by slouching you will be taken advantage of.
Standing straight up and maintaining good posture also takes a great deal of strength. You must have an intact core, and your back must be supporting your upper body. Most people are weak, and when they see strength they immediately recognize it subconsciously. That subconscious of theirs, it's telling them not to mess with that person whose head stands above the crowd, that person who walks like a brick wall. Stay out of their way they will put on the ground if they hit us. But at the same time when you know someone who depicts this, they go from a brick wall to a beacon of joy and hope.
You had an awful day, it is your partner's or one of your family members turn to be strong for you when you need it. You go home to this familiar face who is slouched on the couch or in a chair. Well that's not going to improve your day, it might even make it worse. No what is going to improve the day is someone who stands tall, approaches you with a smile and give you a firm hug, right? So be that person for others, do it every day, even when you are sad you can be that person for yourself. And trust me, when you prove that you are that guy, or you are that lady, your peers will come running to you.
SK