Love Your Body Love Your Self Nurturing Body Acceptance
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Love Your Body, Love Yourself: Embracing Body Acceptance
Introduction
Is it realistic to believe everyone can learn to love their body? This question intrigued me as I began exploring the topic of body acceptance. The truth is, writers often delve into subjects they personally want to understand better. For me, embracing my body has been a continuous journey.
Here's what I've discovered (or hope to discover) about loving the body we have. It all begins with acceptance?"a journey best navigated through these three steps:
Step One: Make Peace with Yourself
The path to body acceptance starts by making peace with yourself. We all have things about our bodies we might wish to change, but is that realistic? Start by asking: "What must I learn to accept about my body?" Keeping a journal can help. Write down your responses and see if you can find gratitude for what you have. What gifts does your body allow you to share?
Take my experience: As a child, I was taller than my peers and felt out of place. Attempts to reduce my height only caused back pain, and people constantly asked if something was wrong. Over time, I saw the advantages of my height and noticed how my body posture affected others' perceptions.
Step Two: Become Aware of Your Body Language
Next, consider what your posture says about you. Body language can be more telling than words. Are you slouching or crossing your arms? This could signal unhappiness to others. Julius Fast, in "Body Language: The Essential Secrets of Non-Verbal Communication," highlights how body language can contradict verbal communication.
Here are some negative signals:
- Poor posture
- Crossed arms
- Averted eyes
Conversely, positive body language includes eye contact, strong posture, and a confident stance. Understanding these cues can enhance how you present yourself to the world.
Step Three: Find Something You Love About Yourself and Let It Grow
This step can be challenging but rewarding. Can you identify a part of yourself that you genuinely love? Use your journal again. Look in the mirror and consider what you love about yourself. Even a small act of acceptance can reveal numerous positive traits. Take a moment daily to appreciate these aspects.
Personally, my large, curly hair was a source of frustration until I accepted it. In the 80s, I stopped trying to change it, seeing it as a unique feature rather than a problem. This leads to our next sub-step:
Step Three B: Find a Role Model
While I don't advocate idolizing celebrities, finding role models can be inspiring. Angels and guides often appear when we're open to learning. Who inspires you? For me, my brother embodies resilience. Born with Spina Bifida, he's unable to walk yet deeply appreciates his body for enabling him to work and enjoy life?"a humbling reminder of gratitude.
Conclusion
Every day, I take a moment to thank my body for its capabilities. Whether through journaling or post-exercise affirmations, I try to differentiate genuine frustrations from superficial ones. I encourage you, as I remind myself, to let go of superficial thoughts. Embrace the perfection you were created with and give yourself the freedom to love and accept your body.
Journal Prompts
- Is there a part of your body you can fully accept and love right now?
- Can you find a new aspect of your body to appreciate tomorrow?
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