I realized today no matter how old I get every
bump, stump, lump
On me I have to appreciate the perfect physical
Structure of me
It doesn’t matter what people say
Everything about me is beautiful
And it’s okay
It doesn’t matter what I say every part of me
Is beautiful. ~Stylicia, (excerpt from the poem
entitled "Beautiful")~
We all have heard of the colloquialism "beauty is in
the eye of the beholder" which has meant different things to many people.
This colloquialism has been a universal saying for years but yet we still have
not gone deeper into the significance of this meaning. Beauty is a diverse
subject that is translated through the way we dress, act and behave. No one can
put a definite interpretation of what beauty is, not even the Webester
Dictionary. For many years in my life I would struggle with my own personal insecurities
about my body and it affected the way I viewed my own physical beauty. I
believe we all have personal insecurities with the physical structure of our
body. Many of us have complained, cried and hidden the parts of the body that
made us feel inadequate.
However, in my authentic journey (especially in this
year) I am learning to face my physical insecurities. I have learned the
greatest power of beauty is embracing who you are no matter how many physical
deficiencies you may have at the time. Some people go to great lengths to get
cosmetic surgery done to their body but I believe the work of being insecure
has to start from within. The more I dig deeper into my authentic journey I
have learn the beauty of getting to the root of my insecurities. When you begin
to get to root of the problem you can see the light more clearly.
Last month, I
decided I needed to face my physical insecurities about my body so I
recommitted myself to the gym and I invested in a personal trainer. If we are
not facing our insecurities then they will continue to haunt us and make us
feel inadequate. The process has been a slow one but I realize I am the captain
of my own physical health, I can sink or swim. I realized how important it is
for me to stop making excuses of why my body is the way it is and find a
solution to make it better. My personal goal is to invest in my body, soul and
mind in order to be a happier person. I know this is another journey I have to
partake in but it's worth it. I understand when I cheat on myself I hurt no one
but myself. So today I am embracing my curves, realizing I am not 20 anymore
and get my body in shape for where I am now. I cannot go backwards but only
move forward.
So, the challenge for you on this day is to look in the mirror be
raw and honest with yourself; stop complaining, whining and wondering why your
body is not where it should be...It's time to deal with you insecurities and
embrace your curves, work on your deficiencies so you can become more confident
in who you are. The time is now to Embrace Your Curves!
Challenge:
This month make a list of the body parts you want to work on and get serious
about the work. Write up a contract of commitment to have a reminder of what
you will commit yourself to for this month.
