We befriend the neighbor, the coworker, the friends of friends and so many more everyday. We accept them for what they are. Sure, we sometimes see things they do or choices they make that we may admire or dismiss, but we still like them. We accept them just as they are. We don't tell ourselves that we are waiting for them to lose ten pounds to really like them or when they get their hair done, then they are worth listening to.
Consider that for a moment.
What would it look like if you made friends with yourself and accepted your body as you do others?
What if you chose to overlook and accept things about your body that aren't all perfect, but instead saw these things as the blessing that they are? Instead of saying to yourself, "these thunder thighs need some work" try "these legs of mine get me places".
That doesn't mean that you do not want the best for your friends, you want them to be healthy, you want them to be happy, you want them to experience peace, you want them to celebrate and share all that they have to offer. Have you ever complimented someone on something they have done or how they look even though they are not perfect? I am certain that we each have because we celebrate them!
Time to turn it to you--
What would Celebrating You look like? What would it be like to look at your body and think about your body in a different way? Sure, you want those same things for yourself, health, happiness, peace, etc but what gets in the way of making friends with how your body does serve you each day?
For instance, if you are reading this, then you have the ability to see and read. Not everyone has that ability. When was the last time you stopped to acknowledge your body, your friend, for this?
If you are thinking this idea of your body being your friend is a little too weird for you, then don't read on, but if you want to know how to make peace with the body that helps you type on the computer, stand up from your chair, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, drive a car, hear the sound of your children laughing, then keep on reading.
The truth is, if you learn to shift your thinking from what Isn't Working with Your Body (too much weight, medicines, lack of energy, lack of focus) to What You Appreciate about Your Body, then you will see a shift in those areas that you want to see improvement.
How is that possible? What you focus on becomes reality. Simple as that. Spend time with someone you don't like, you may not like yourself. Spend time with a friend that encourages and builds you up, good things happen and you feel better about yourself.
Why not chose to make friends with your own body and start encouraging yourself? Compliment it on what works, what you like and the appreciation will help take you to the next level.
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