Note: This is written from my POV. Please swap in appropriate pronouns for yourself.
No, I’m not talking about masturbation, although I do enjoy that too. I’m also not talking about looking in the mirror, cupping my plentiful breasts and telling myself how luscious my melons are - although that may or may not happen occasionally. What I am talking about is physically showing love to my body. Loving it. Checking in with her and asking her what she wants.
Brain AND Body
We’re a very brain focused society. We work on our mindsets, our positive affirmations, our prayers and what not. These are all wonderful things. Sometimes, though, they don’t get to the core of what we need. A large part of self love does include gazing in the mirror and telling yourself you love you and your beautiful. Also telling ourselves that we need to eat a vegetable and shoving something green into our mouths. And still, there’s an age old adage…
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Often you need to show your body that you love her. And that begins with listening. Does something hurt? Maybe skip the “pills and a power through” approach and do some gentle exercises to strengthen or stretch the part that needs it. Does your body crave rest? Give it to her. Movement? Move! Listen to what your body has to say and deliver the goods.
The other night my body was craving a long, hot soak. I gave it to her. Usually, I’m pressed for time and just do a quick shower. But that night I put the rush aside and I loved my body. Gave her exactly what she wanted. Soaking followed by a bout with the Korean Scrubby Cloths that I love so much. I so rarely use the cloths properly, but that night I did. Soak, scrub, soak.
How do you love your body? Let me know in the comments.
