“The moment will arrive when you are comfortable with who you are, and what you are– bald or old or fat or poor, successful or struggling- when you don\’t feel the need to apologize for anything or to deny anything. To be comfortable in your own skin is the beginning of strength.”
I love this quote because it speaks the truth. We get so caught up with comparing ourselves to others, that we are not thin enough, our skin is not smooth enough, we are not good enough that we forget about who we really are and how amazing and unique we are!
I listened to this wonderful podcast this morning while taking my dog for a walk. They were saying that if we spend our time thinking negative thoughts that we will have no more space for the positive ones. Our mind is like a container and there is only so much room we have and if we keep filling it with negativity and comparison and rejection then there is no room for anything positive. Love this analogy and it is a wonderful visual for us. Every morning when you wake up, empty the “container” and start afresh and really choose what you put in your container. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror , flaws and all and choose things that you love about yourself. You are you , unique and beautiful in all your glory!!
I like to think that as I have gotten older that I now are more and more comfortable with who I am and what I look like. It really does not matter if my skin has some wrinkles or my stomach is sagging! That is testimony that my strong body carried and delivered healthy triplets! Such an incredible feat! I earned the saggy tummy!!
Being healthy, strong and happy are key elements to happiness . Find the beauty in the small things, the beautiful blue sky, the lush green in the summertime, the laughter of your children, the food on your table and this will spill over into all areas of your life. If you are not where you want to be….yet, celebrate how far you have come already!!