Embracing and Loving Your Body
Loving your body is a journey of deep connection and self-acceptance. It’s about honoring the vessel that carries you through life, with all its unique curves, strengths, and imperfections. To love your body is to see it as more than just a physical form—it’s the home of your spirit, your experiences, and your dreams. It works hard for you each day with many functions that work seamlessly together without conscious thought.
Begin with gentle awareness. Notice how your body feels when you rest, move, or breathe. Offer gratitude for what it allows you to do each day, whether it’s walking, hugging a loved one, or simply being still. Nourish it with wholesome foods, restful sleep, and mindful movement that feels good to you.
Speak kindly to yourself, replacing criticism with compassion. Remember, your body is always doing its best to support you. Celebrate its resilience and beauty, knowing that true beauty radiates from within. Loving your body is an act of self-care, a daily practice of embracing yourself fully, just as you are.
Here is a beautiful poem I came across on social media that I'd love to share with you.
'Today I asked my body what she needed,
Which is a big deal
Considering my journey of
Not Really Asking That Much.
I thought she might need more water.
Or protein.
Or greens.
Or yoga.
Or supplements.
Or movement.
But as I stood in the shower
Reflecting on her stretch marks,
Her roundness where I would like flatness,
Her softness where I would like firmness,
All those conditioned wishes
That form a bundle of
Never-Quite-Right-Ness,
She whispered very gently:
Could you just love me like this?'
-Hollie Holden
Girl God Books
Artist credit: Yulia Ustinova
I invite you to take the time to listen to my short mindfulness meditation episode on You Tube or Spotify about loving your body.
Thanks so much for joining me on Day 13 of 21 Days Mindfulness Inspiration!
Cath xoxo
Comments