It is fabulous Friday once again! How quickly the week can zoom by!! At least mine did! Hope yours did too!!
So, today's assignment is all about comparison; flaws and how we perceive them.
We've made lists before of all the things we like about our bodies. Today were going to think of one or two things we don't like. And then...well, THEN is a bit of a surprise so...
So, I'll go first...
Well, I don't like my stomach. It's big and floppy and un-a-ppealing!! I also don't like my big butt and wide hips. Now I'm going to focus on those flaws for a moment and feel my dislike for them.
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Now...I'm going to think of someone I know and love that has the same body traits that I dislike and think hard about how I feel about them and the way they look.
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Does their size or body traits change the way I feel about them?
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No, it absolutely does not.
So, what does this lesson teach us? It shows us that our body obsessions are ridiculous and won't affect the way out friends and family see us and how much they love us. The only people who might "care" are strangers and mere aquaintances. And how much do we care about how THEY see us?
Having said this, of course we all want to be as healthy as we can be, but obsessing about being a certain size is ridiculous. Our bodies will always have flaws. That is the reality. So, before we can be happy and at peace with ourselves we have to be happy and at peace with our bodies.
Our bodies are ALL beautiful gifts from God and as such we should love them unconditionally and care for them to the best of our abilities.
K, now I made myself feel really guilty for that cheeseburger I ate earlier! :P
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