Lately, I've been watching "How To Look Good Naked". The British
version is aired here in Canada and there is always a moment in the
show when I get teary-eyed. It's that moment when the woman of the week
gets 'it'. That moment when she loves her body, loves herself, sees the
beauty standing there in the body she is currently living in.

No surgery. No painful diets. Not even exercise unless the woman
chooses to firm up the 'wobbly bits', as the host, Gok Wan calls them. I
understand there is a U.S. version of this show but I love Gok. He
genuinely sees the beauty of a woman and reflects it back to them until
they see it for themselves. That is a powerful moment.

One reason I love this show so much is because distorted body image
is a pet peeve of mine. I struggle with it myself although not so much
lately. As I've grown older I've learned to appreciate this body that holds me, providing protection for my heart and soul.

We're made to feel afraid and less than by the marketing
images all around us. We're afraid to look different, smell different
or even act in our own best interest when it might make us stand out.
What I love about this TV show is that it goes right up against that.

Isn't it time to love yourself?  You can start by listening to India Arie's song "Strength, Courage
and Wisdom". Then change how you see, not how you look. 

Hugz!

Aprille

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