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Is Beauty Set In Stone?
February 24, 2010 | 3 Comments
Is Beauty Set in Stone?
“How to be free enough to be me” is really a complex thought if you think about it. Do we let inhabitations bind us in fear of judgment, or are we well with ourselves enough to dance while others are looking no matter how strange we may appear? What it all boils down to is, “How comfortable are we in our own skin?”
I do not pass this test very well. Many of you may read this and be surprised that I have my insecurities. However, I think we all do to a certain degree. The important thing is to recognize where we are and where we could be, decide if it is worth the price to get there, or just learn to be fine with who we’ve become.
A few weeks ago I spoke to a group of social workers on “How to Thrive and Not Just Survive Your Adversity.” A couple days after the event I received an email from the director thanking me for being part of the symposium. She proceeded to say that her assistant had quoted my words and placed them on her office door. Opening the attachment I saw what single statement impacted her enough to want to post it for others to read. The statement simply read, “This body, no matter how imperfect, houses my soul.”
I’ve had time since to ponder and reflect on what these words really mean to me. Through them I would want you to know how important it is to be happy with how God has made each of you individually. Things will happen within our lives that affect our bodies for the worse. Some of those things we may not have control over and they should be just a part of who we become. However, it is very important to recognize those attributes that can be improved upon and decide that we are worth the change. Whether your change requires more self-discipline to eat right and exercise in becoming a healthier you or work on education to tap into your greater potential is basically up to you.
We are complex and beautiful beings who deserve to be happy regardless of our circumstance. We must learn to celebrate who we are, knowing that beauty is not one specific mold and is not set in stone. Our body and soul are joined together to give life and in a sense, dance together in celebration of their miracle. I would only hope that when my earth life is through others will look back on my journey and see one who learned control and self-reliance in order to be free enough to be me.
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Thanks Elaine for todays blog. I got up feeling insecure about myself, as I have backslipped in my diet. After fighting to become the smaller size, knowing that I had a bit farther to go, I allowed myself to slip back into bad habits. You know what thats to your mind, it messes with you. I have new strength today with your words of wisdom! Thank you my friend, I am blessed with the fact that when I am troubled,n I know I can lean on you and find strength!
Karen, I’m right there with you. Isn’t it nice that each day is a new day and gives us the opportunity to step back, reflect, plan and start over again? I am doing allot of that lately. It’s tough to stay focused on goals when I keep forgetting them. I must stop using the “Chemo Card” as an excuse as to why I’m not quick to remember those things I’ve planned to do. I believe that they just need to be more of a priority in the end. With that said I’m going to gear up and get on my bike this morning. Hope to see you out there someday soon.
“How to be free enough to be me” is really a complex thought if you think about it…..
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