Hey there! Let me share a little journey I’ve been on with my body. I used to fret over the little wrinkles that seemed to gather around my middle, like old fabric creasing over time. I’d wince at the stretch marks I got from having my two amazing kids—marks that faded, only to reappear, and now they’re just part of my story.
I often found myself tugging at the parts of my body that I didn’t like, wishing they would just stay in their “ideal” place. But as soon as I relaxed my grip, they’d slip back to where gravity intended, leaving me feeling frustrated. I thought my prime years were behind me.
After my little ones were born, I longed for the compliments that would tell me I didn’t look like I had just given birth. Success was measured by how quickly I could fit back into my old jeans that had been absent from my life for nine long months. I envied those teenage girls at the pool, with their long legs and smooth skin, wishing I could turn back time.
Back then, I viewed my body as a living mannequin, draped in whatever fashion was deemed “in” that season. It felt like a competition, a daily runway show. I was terrified of aging, thinking that losing my youthful looks meant losing all beauty. But then I learned something revolutionary: a body is meant to be loved.
Maybe you haven’t heard this before, but being tight and skinny doesn’t equate to being lovable, and it surely won’t make you feel loved. If you’ve been under the impression that smaller bodies are better, or that looking good is all about making others envious, it’s time to rethink that.
What I’ve realized is that the only body we truly need is one that can wake up each day and love. Can yours do that? Your body is your Soul-House, carrying your unique story filled with both the beautiful and the challenging moments.
Taking care of yourself is important—eating nourishing foods, enjoying long walks with loved ones, and getting enough rest. But remember, it’s not about impressing others with your curves; it’s about being present and showing love in a way that only you can. The love we show our bodies makes all the difference because no amount of dieting or cosmetic procedures can create self-love if it isn’t already there.
Take a moment to appreciate what your body does for you. Thank your hands for preparing meals and guiding your little ones safely. Acknowledge your eyes for seeing the beauty in the world, and your legs for carrying you through life’s adventures. If you believe in a Higher Power, express gratitude for your body, spirit, and soul, all of which were imagined beautifully long before you arrived here.
When you start to see yourself through this lens of gratitude and grace, you might just find yourself saying, “I wouldn’t change a thing.”
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In summary, learning to love my body has been a journey of self-acceptance, gratitude, and understanding that it’s not about appearances but about the love we can share through our bodies.
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