I was inspired by an amazing women to write a love letter to my body last week.  It was much harder than I thought it would be.  It was a powerful awareness exercise. It showed me how I’ve treated my body in the past and how it’s time to forgive myself, let go and love my body more.

When I looked back over my relationship with my body, I was saddened by the words I’ve spoken to myself, the chemicals I’ve ingested and the men I’ve allowed to use my body, like it was an object they could enjoy, while my desires and feelings were set aside.

I noticed how I rated my self-esteem, on whether I looked good and when I didn’t look good, I put my body down. 

I felt sad for my body…

As I continued to observe my relationship with my body and write about it, I started to notice how amazing my body is.  I remembered how I played netball, swam, ran as a child and how good I felt in my body.  I became very aware of the love my body has for me, the way it continues to let me play netball, do yoga, eat crappy food at times and still be alive.  I noticed how my body constantly communicates with me, through pain, my energy levels, my sparkly eyes and irritations on my skin. 

I began to acknowledge my body for carrying me through such a crazy, beautiful and at times messed up life.  I asked for forgiveness, I made promises, I told my body how much I loved it and my body responded.  I felt it, the peace, the forgiveness and the connection that my body has always known, yet I had forgotten.

I realised that it’s time to really love, appreciate and respect this beautiful temple, which is ultimately my home.

What are some of the things you’d say to your body?

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