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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{{hugs}} to you my friend. xoxo
Beautifully put, my friend:)
Beautiful post! We all need to remind ourselves of the above from time to time….
Sending you a big hug!
Love you!
One more hug from me… <3
(((hugs)) <3
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
You are SO SWEET. Thank you for always being so generous with your words. (((hugs)))
Aw, Jenn, you are welcome! Thank you for all you share. <3
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.
“stained and hot” I like it….sounds naughty! 😉 Tee hee!!
““stained and hot†I like it….sounds naughty! Tee hee!!” — LOL! That sounds more interesting than my food-stained shirt and hot flashes.
I love this & you!!!!!
I just discovered your blog… I love this, Made me tear up…darn pregnancy hormones!
That’s really sweet. Thank you!!! Best of wishes for you and your baby!