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Today…

Today, I need to be gentle with myself.

Today, I need to remind myself that this body of mine is so much more than a sum of it’s parts.

If I were a locket, I’d be tarnished but inside there would be pictures worn from too many kisses.

If I were a teacup, I’d be chipped and hairline cracks would swirl down my side but inside there would be warm comforting tea.  Or maybe a secret shot of vodka.

If I were a cell phone, I’d be scratched and scuffed but inside there would be text messages saying things like “thinking of you”, “miss you”, “love”, and “xoxo”.

I am not my body.

My body is just carrying this soul around waiting for it to fly free.

And who really cares if my pant size is disproportionate to my top size.  Really.  I think there are better things to dwell on.

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Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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I'm so happy you stopped by my little corner of the web where I write about fitness, food, and amazing women I "meet". I live in California with my wonderful husband and two rambunctious boys. I'm a personal trainer and dreamer. I enjoy most things but some of my favorites are reading, acting, camping, cooking, music, writing, traveling, and being in the moment with my favorite people! You can read more about me here! I hope you stop by often!
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15 Responses to “Today…”

  1. On May 13, 2011 at 3:53 pm michelle responded with... #

    {{hugs}} to you my friend. xoxo

    Reply
  2. On May 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm charlotte responded with... #

    Beautifully put, my friend:)

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  3. On May 13, 2011 at 8:01 pm [email protected] responded with... #

    Beautiful post! We all need to remind ourselves of the above from time to time….

    Sending you a big hug!

    Reply
  4. On May 14, 2011 at 5:30 am Jessica responded with... #

    Love you!

    Reply
  5. On May 14, 2011 at 11:37 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    One more hug from me… <3

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    • On May 16, 2011 at 7:02 pm jennincat responded with... #

      (((hugs)) <3

      Reply
  6. On May 15, 2011 at 7:05 am Tamara responded with... #

    Thank you, Jenn. You are so beautiful, inside and out. This is so moving and I relate so much. Loving kindness starts with oneself, and it’s so good to have reminders of that.

    More hugs! <3

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    • On May 16, 2011 at 7:02 pm jennincat responded with... #

      You are SO SWEET. Thank you for always being so generous with your words. (((hugs)))

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      • On May 18, 2011 at 8:04 am Tamara responded with... #

        Aw, Jenn, you are welcome! Thank you for all you share. <3

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  7. On May 15, 2011 at 8:10 am Gina responded with... #

    I love it — now it has me looking around at ordinary objects and wondering about being it. If I were a frying pan, I’d be stained and hot from being used all the time. Hmm, not quite as poetic as you. But come to think of it, I am stained and hot.

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    • On May 16, 2011 at 7:01 pm jennincat responded with... #

      “stained and hot” I like it….sounds naughty! 😉 Tee hee!!

      Reply
  8. On May 16, 2011 at 9:05 pm Gina responded with... #

    ““stained and hot” I like it….sounds naughty! Tee hee!!” — LOL! That sounds more interesting than my food-stained shirt and hot flashes.

    Reply
  9. On May 17, 2011 at 12:23 pm Retta @ RunRettaRun responded with... #

    I love this & you!!!!!

    Reply
  10. On May 18, 2011 at 7:40 am Kim responded with... #

    I just discovered your blog… I love this, Made me tear up…darn pregnancy hormones!

    Reply
    • On May 20, 2011 at 8:30 pm jennincat responded with... #

      That’s really sweet. Thank you!!! Best of wishes for you and your baby!

      Reply

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