Describe your relationship with your body.
My relationship with my body has evolved over the years. I accept the changes such as wrinkles and gray hair more easily. I obsess less with the need to always “look” good and accept that I am fine at this moment.
–Varsh D. (via email)
It makes me feel like I am home so I try to improve my conversations with my body every day.
–Tanaya C. (via email)
I treat my body as my temple, careful to watch what I feed it, understanding that food is fuel. My body also signals using aches, pains, and sometimes inflammation when my mental health is struggling or when I am stressed.
–@sageholisticwellness
That shit is complicated.
–@healthyself.coach
What about your body do you find challenging?
I’m epileptic.
–@umbersperspective
Migraines.
–@msibrahim2020
Working on my self-esteem and letting go of fear.
–@rebuildingtracy
Weight.
–@terinaparmenter
What makes you feel strong?
My problem-solving skills.
–@littlebossvm
Movement.
–@msibrahim2020
My belief in myself!
–@everthrive
Feeling calm.
–@gratefulkev1964
The gym.
–@el_mundo_de_ruxi
What advice would you give to a friend who’s being hard on themselves?
You are loved and a gift to everyone the way you are.
–@littlebossvm
Every day is a new opportunity. Don’t beat yourself up! Celebrate the things you can do.
–@terinaparmenter
Find your wow.
–@everthrive
Go easy on yourself. Give yourself a break.
–@gratefulkev1964
I would point out all the things their body can do.
–@msibrahim2020
us that we are all different,
so let’s accept one another
and grow together.
the powerful reminder
that it’s OK to take
things at our own pace.
Rollo White) snapped
a selfie with her guided
meditation featured in the
December issue of Mindful!
(All responses from Instagram unless otherwise stated.)
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