The process of letting go of all the false beliefs that you’ve carried around for decades is a path of many ups and downs and the simple thought of having a friend to call up and confide in is priceless during this time.
Learning to accept your body on your own is absolutely possible, yes, but it’s also so much more challenging than doing it with the support of an amazing, loving community. By putting away clothes, you’ll not only declutter your closet but you’ll also declutter your mind and – even better – you’ll create space for new clothes, new colors and a tiny slice of a new life. Toss away all the clothes that don’t fit anymore (yes, even those skinny jeans you’re still hoping to wear some day) and all of the sweaters and sweatpants you reserve for your “fat” days. So, I believe it’s time for you to change that. Either they’re too tight or way too big, have holes in them or look like they belong to a homeless person. So often, we wear clothes that simply don’t fit anymore. The more you really feel your body again, become present inside your own skin, the more you’ll return to your natural connection to yourself. Stretch with intention until all your body’s tension is gone. Feel the water on your skin when you’re taking a shower. Take a walk in the park and breathe in the fresh air. Massage your feet and your whole body using a scented body lotion. One of the most effective ways to close the gap between yourself and your body is to become more mindful in your daily life.įeel the sun on your face or the grass underneath your feet. If this concept sounds more ludicrous to you than imagining an alien riding on a unicorn and sprinkling pixie dust in your eyes, then I’d get ready to expect that alien any moment now. Your body is whole already – just the way it is. It doesn’t need to be changed, caged, tortured or shamed. Your body is perfect in its imperfection. You are Whole alreadyīody-love starts with the acceptance of the body that you have. True beauty is a state of mind, not a state of your body. These steps may not be easy, but if you take them diligently and believe that freedom and peace of mind is not “out there” but deep within, you’ll soon find yourself happily accepting yourself more than ever before.Īnd soon you’ll see that: True Beauty is not simply skin-deep. There are ways to dive back into a deep respect and appreciation for your natural shape.
We feel lonely, lost and desperate.Īnd more urgently, we lose all hope of ever feeling happy again. We lose our identity and the connection to our true self. We go on crazy diets and binge until we can’t move anymore. We live with a body instead of in our bodies. We are constantly bombarded with photoshopped and completely unrealistic pictures of women that brainwash us into hating our bodies more and more every second of every day. We live in a world where thinness is equated with beauty, wealth, happiness and self-control.
I also believe that most of us can’t even remember the last time we truly felt at home in our bodies.
BEAUTY ISN T SKIN DEEP FULL
I believe that if you feel icky inside your skin, ugly underneath your clothes or frustrated with your weight, you’ll never be free, happy and leaping to your full potential. I believe that feeling at peace with your body is every person’s innate right. I believe that feeling at home in your body is a can’t-miss element for every single person on this planet.
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