A Love letter to your body
Our body is the image that looks back at us in the mirror and it has a direct link to our every thought and experience. It is a living, breathing entity that has been with us since before our birth. Growing, changing, adapting, learning. It is not separate from us, but for the sake of this exercise, imagine it was.
Now ask yourself, and be honest, are you kind and loving to your body? Do your eyes light up when you see it looking back at you in the mirror? Do you treat it well? Do you think nice thoughts about your body? If your body was another person, would it feel loved and appreciated by you?
Most of us, if we’re being really honest, answer no to the above questions. We are somehow programmed to see the flaws and under-appreciate the magnificence of what our bodies do for us every minute and every second of the day. When I stop for a moment and think about all of the amazing things my body has done for me over the years, I feel overwhelmed with gratitude. However, my default setting seems to be to judge and criticize it.
My body is a loyal loving friend that continues to show up for me, even though I continue to judge it and point out its flaws. And yet, despite my under-appreciation, my heart continues to beat, my eyes continue to see and my body continues to graciously carry me through life.
So here is what I have learned and continue to learn. We have to be nice to our bodies now, in this moment, even if they are not “perfect”. We have to accept them, love them and appreciate them. Especially if we want to heal from an illness or injury. Especially if we want to lose weight and age gracefully. Especially if we want to experience vibrant health and amazing energy.
So just for fun, let’s write our body a grateful love letter and shower it in the love and appreciation it deserves. Be specific and celebrate the little things, the big things and everything in between. Once you have pledged your love and appreciation, let your body write you back. Just be open to whatever comes out. This is a fast and easy way to reconnect with this beautiful part of you that has been with you every second here on planet earth.
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