Transformation begins with acceptance. Criticism is resistance, the opposite of acceptance, and whatever we criticize stays stuck. This includes an overweight body. Herein lies the paradox. We think that in order to motivate ourselves we must goad and criticize ourselves. But when we act from this place of self judgment, it may work for a little while but then sooner or later we regain the weight we lost and the cycle repeats itself, over and over again.
So how do we love and accept this 'not where we want it to be', less than perfect body? How do we love what is while taking the actions we need to lose weight?
Love relaxes, love heals, love dissolves and diffuses the strongest resistances, the loudest criticisms and the nastiest self judgments. To make that leap from criticism to love requires strong intervention! The obnoxious voices in our heads will continue unabated if they remain unobserved and unchallenged.
We must refute this false inner critic with unassailable TRUTH. We are each a beautiful and magnificent creation and a miracle of love. Our lives as well as our bodies are in a state of constant flux. When strong love intervenes in any moment, life must change, always for the better. Hardness yields to softness and expansion.
We are deserving of every good thing that this universe has for us! We can have a life that is better than we can imagine and a body that can relax and breathe in heart-filled, self acceptance.
Every day, look in the mirror and tell yourself "I love you _____, just the way you are." Or if that is too uncomfortable, tap lightly on your heart and repeat the phrase over and over until you feel the shift. Repeat often throughout the day and watch everything change for the better.
Namaste dear one!
So how do we love and accept this 'not where we want it to be', less than perfect body? How do we love what is while taking the actions we need to lose weight?
Love relaxes, love heals, love dissolves and diffuses the strongest resistances, the loudest criticisms and the nastiest self judgments. To make that leap from criticism to love requires strong intervention! The obnoxious voices in our heads will continue unabated if they remain unobserved and unchallenged.
We must refute this false inner critic with unassailable TRUTH. We are each a beautiful and magnificent creation and a miracle of love. Our lives as well as our bodies are in a state of constant flux. When strong love intervenes in any moment, life must change, always for the better. Hardness yields to softness and expansion.
We are deserving of every good thing that this universe has for us! We can have a life that is better than we can imagine and a body that can relax and breathe in heart-filled, self acceptance.
Every day, look in the mirror and tell yourself "I love you _____, just the way you are." Or if that is too uncomfortable, tap lightly on your heart and repeat the phrase over and over until you feel the shift. Repeat often throughout the day and watch everything change for the better.
Namaste dear one!
Thank you Joan. You have taught me so much over the years including how to love myself and this reminder will definitely come in handy.love the blog. Sharon Cude.
ReplyDeleteyou are so welcome, sweet Sharon! It makes me very happy to know I've made a positive contribution to your life! I hope you know that you always have a special place in my heart....
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