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We come into the world, totally comfortable
with our bodies. As infants, we revel in the sensations we experience as we go about discovering the world around us. We
delight in who and what we are and our bodies give us joy.
And then, as we grow, we are constantly bombarded with messages
from our families and our culture. Television, magazines and countless other sources tell us what is beautiful, acceptable
and valuable. As awareness increases, we eventually reach a point where we begin to compare ourselves with others; with
images and ideals that have nothing to do with who and what we really are.
We develop a Body Image, and however accurate
or inaccurate it may be; it defines how we relate to our bodies. This is something everyone deals with. Whether or not your
body fits the cultural standard of ‘normal’ or ‘beautiful’, your image of yourself becomes what is real
to you. For some of us, it is partly how we judge our worth. It affects how we feel about being in the world; whether we
are confident or terrified, self-conscious or empowered.
But your body image is not really about your body; it is
about your perception of your body. It is what you hold in your mind.
You have a choice about whether to buy into
the myth that there is an acceptable standard of beauty and that we are all held to that standard. You can decide what YOU
value. You can decide to accept yourself the way you are. You can be empowered, confident and happy in your body.
Women
come in all shapes and sizes. Our bodies are capable of amazing things; acts of beauty and power that can be overlooked or
minimized because we don’t look like runway models or movie stars. How would it feel to see yourself in a different
light and learn to love yourself as you are?
You are unique. There IS no comparison.
You can celebrate your
self, your life, and your place in the world. You can validate yourself and others for being ‘just right’ and promote
self-empowerment. You can find your own truth – not through a media message or someone else’s eyes.
Change
your belief and celebrate the real you!
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