Enough.
2007.
I'm calling myself on this. I would never say such a mean thing to a friend. I would never say something like that in front of Riley, let alone to her. Why is it okay to say it to me?
This body has been so good to me even though I've abused it in so many ways at various times in my life. I've starved it, overfed it, run it into the ground. I've put unhealthy things into it, ignored it's signals, denied it rest, blatently neglected it.
It has taken me through 38 years with little complaint. It carried my babies, and fed them.
She deserves a little respect.
Over the last couple of years, as I've cleaned up our diet, as I've cleared out most of the chemicals in our home, as I've become more conscious of the thoughts I focus on, there have been times I swear I've actually felt this body reknitting itself.
I offer her gratitude.
That's it for me.
2007.
No more putting myself down.
Besides, there's nothing wrong with my ass.
*photo by Seth O'Neil
14 comments:
Totally NOTHING wrong with your ass.
What wisdom this post holds, Michelle. As I try to reknit my body this year, I'm going to join you in not putting her down. After all, she's carried me nearly everywhere I want to go for 52 years and counting.
Happy New Year to you, dear Michelle. Thanks for sharing yourself so generously with us. Here's to happy days and weeks and months ahead.
love.
I am joining you--and it just may be the most difficult thing I've ever done. I know I can, too. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yay! I'm with you. No more of those snide little comments about myself this year, even for a quick laugh. And by the way, your butt looks great. You should post tips for looking good in jeans :)
(she says, hoping that sounds complimentary, and not bizarre and stalkerish!)
That's a very nice ass! Very nice! That is something that I work on too...talking to myself like I would talk to my friends. I would never say the things I say to myself to one of my girlfriends!
I've been enjoying your blog. My son has just be diagnosed with Autism and I was told to come here for encouragement. I'm glad I did. :)
Happy New Year.
luv your butt -luv u, too!
Happy New Year to you and your most FABULOUS body
I am with you Michelle!
And with all due respect, nice ass!
Good point. I've put my body through a lot of the same things you have. Starved, stuffed, and belittled it. No matter how much I weigh, I never think I am "thin" enough. I am tall. I will never be a size 2. The smallest size I have come to is a size 8-for a tall person. I go back and forth between a size 10-12. I should be happy with that at the age of 40.
Good point. I wouldn't say such a thing to any of my friends-why should I cut myself down? That's a great New Year's resolution. Hope I stick to it.
Bravo! I hope you start a trend, a self-love trend that begins with no more put downs! Lead the way!
What a great New Year's resolution!
this is great. and that is actually a great photo. especially one day when seth become a famous photographer and you'll be able to say - "remember when..."
Great post. Great photo. Greatest resolution ever!
What a wonderful woman you are. Great inspiration - and great photo. I like the legs too. Thanks for helping me to appreciate the wonderful work my body has done for me too. Happiest of happy new years to you and yours.
Well said Michelle!
Considering that everybody else complimenting your rear end is female, I don't know if I dare....
But it ain't half bad!
Post a Comment