choose kindness, compassion, and grace

Today, I am grateful for the freedom and peace of mind that comes from the choices I get to make every day.  I can choose how I respond to myself, to others, to everything that comes into my path.  That is powerful. 

I am learning how to love my body, wholly and completely, just as it is.  I've acknowledged my mind has a negative relationship with my body.  

How this previously played out in my head: 

Feeling hot, confident, and sexy 

Looks at self, naked in the mirror 

Mind responds, "well you would be sexy if..." 

Body curls in on itself

Heart closes a little 

How I intend this to play out in my head: 

Feeling hot, confident, and sexy 

Looks at self, naked in the mirror 

Mind responds, "fuck yeah, you sexy!" 

Body straightens up 

Heart opens wide 

Recognizing how I judge my body has been a great first step. 

I accomplished making it to aqua aerobics after spacing out a bit at work. 

I delighted in kind words from friends I love.