Choose to See the Good

I met a young woman recently who struggles with body image.  She's a beautiful young lady, both inside and out, but doesn't have the ability to see herself in the mirror for what she really is.  We talked about her challenge with an eating disorder and she was very candid with her experience.  She's is now maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but continues to take each day one at a time. 

The discussion was insightful and meaningful.  It was also very humbling for me.  I often take for granted a very wonderful and special gift that I have been blessed with in my life.  The idea of looking at myself in the mirror and seeing something beautiful, exceptional, worthwhile, and significant, is a gift.  In sincerity, I am not blind to the "imperfections" that others may see in my appearance or demeanour, instead, I see the flesh that makes me different from those around me, and I see what lies beneath the crude matter we call a physical body-my spirit and soul.  I take it for granted that I can see good.  I take for granted something that comes easily to me that another struggles with on a daily basis.

Let's take an opportunity today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or any time really, to compliment a person we  are acquainted with.  Some may not be able to see the good in themselves, so...share it. 

Stay Sexy Thursday is about spreading the positive message that we are who we choose to be.  Choose to be the best you can be.  Choose to make decisions that will improve your station in life.  Choose to see the good, no matter how challenging it may seem.

The Stay Sexy Attitude starts with you.  :)

The Big Push

This last week I have been feeling the push and the pressure of needing to get things done.  Big changes are happening for me and the summer is fast approaching.  As the days grow longer, and the pace quickens. I find that I have sometimes forgotten to give myself the attention I need to stay strong physically and emotionally.  

I don't know about you, but when my days fill up with tasks that support several other people, I tend to forget to do things for myself.  Whether it's eating a simple meal to maintain my physical strength, or giving myself time to relax and enjoy a few moments alone to regenerate, I start to feel myself breakdown...just a little.  But after a few days, the little grows into a little more, and I start to have those thoughts of negativity creep in.  I start to think "I feel fat today." or "I'm an emotional wreck."  Usually, all I need is time to care for myself and do things that make me happy.

When life starts to push you in a hundred directions, try and remember to take a few in the directions that will make you happy.  It's not being selfish, it's self-preservation.

Sexy starts first in the head, then with the heart.

Happy Stay Sexy Thursday!