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 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. :)
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