You are the most perfect You ever created.
Not since the beginning of time, and never will there be again anyone like You. Not even if you have a twin sibling is there anyone who is truly You. Every little experience, every little thought has created the very unique and wonderful person that is You.
Just the way our loving God intended.
There is no one who laughs quite like You. Whether it is a little chirpy giggle, or a full-on belly laugh...yours is special. No one gives advice like You do. No one listens like You do, or reassures like You can. No one can bring that specialness into a relationship, and no one can ever love quite like You.
There are things about You that your friends rely on, characteristics that your co-workers seek out and value in You. The people in your life, the ones who truly love You understand how important and special You are. Those that don't get You, well don't pay them any mind.
You won't appeal to everyone, and not just anyone will understand You. It's alright to stand out, to accept your uniqueness...to celebrate the things that make You truly You.
Right now You are right where You should be and exactly who You should be.
In a moment You will move...experience something that will change You slightly, and that's alright. You will continue to grow and change. You will continue to evolve into a better You... a more unique You.
And who You are is perfectly You, no matter who, what, or where that is.
If You forget that, call me. I'll remind You how awesome You are because we all should be reminded of that once in a while.
You rock.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Real Women Eat Cake
I wish more female "celebrities" would say something positive and empowering rather than just discussing her skeleton-like body, or her newest diet. We've all been bombarded by the scary skinny actresses on TV and in films, and it has seeped into our social mentality becoming an acceptable norm.
Ally McBeal and her crew were criticized back in the day, along with numerous other female stars for their unhealthy bodies...but things haven't changed.
It makes me sad and angry at the same time. Let's get realistic ladies, seriously.
The recent film Eat, Pray, Love touched on a very important part of life that so many women ignore...food is not the enemy, it is a pleasurable necessity. While not a fan of chick flicks in general...this one had a positive message. A message I wish more women would listen to.
How often do we women choose a rice cake over a piece of chocolate cake? How often do we choose grilled chicken rather than a luscious chicken parmigiana? We sacrifice and count calories stressing about every thing we eat and drink. We miss out on the joys of life starving for an ideal that most will never attain.
That thin woman on the TV screen isn't healthy. She's working out six days a week and living off of water and a gumdrop. She's been forced into an ideal that is unnatural and unrealistic. It's sad.
What is really pathetic is that we eat it up. Like the proverbial lemmings, we jump off of the cliff and try to force our bodies to do something that is mentally and physically unhealthy...stressing about our dress size and judging ourselves by standards so few women can meet.
And what is worse is that our daughters are watching. They learn to see themselves by how we see ourselves. They emulate us, and our body issues become their body issues and the cycle continues. We're creating a horrible and unhealthy legacy. Pretty dang pathetic, no?
In no way am I suggesting we abandon all sensibility and eat cake and lasagna seven days a week. Having had health issues in the past, I fully believe in being careful with what I eat. Informed eating habits and regular exercise are important to a healthy life. However, making good decisions about what we eat means we can occasionally have the pleasure of sharing an ice cream sundae, or savoring a beautiful dish of pasta.
I applaud women like Christina Hendricks of of Mad Men fame. She has embraced her curves and celebrated her femininity while succeeding in the world of Hollywood. She has accepted herself and that is no small matter.
The key is to accept yourself. Your genetics have a lot to say about your body and what is a natural shape and size. Some of us are super thin, others are curvy, and others are somewhere in the middle. All shapes are normal...and healthy. The media's idea of super-thin is unrealistic and pretty silly when all is said and done.
So, learn to accept yourself and your natural shape, realize that food is not the enemy, and take a moment to savor life.
If you forgot what it's like to enjoy food, give me a call. We'll do lunch...share a beautiful meal and then have a delightful piece of chocolate cake. Or maybe we'll just go right to the cake. Either way, I'm cool with it.
Ally McBeal and her crew were criticized back in the day, along with numerous other female stars for their unhealthy bodies...but things haven't changed.
It makes me sad and angry at the same time. Let's get realistic ladies, seriously.
The recent film Eat, Pray, Love touched on a very important part of life that so many women ignore...food is not the enemy, it is a pleasurable necessity. While not a fan of chick flicks in general...this one had a positive message. A message I wish more women would listen to.
How often do we women choose a rice cake over a piece of chocolate cake? How often do we choose grilled chicken rather than a luscious chicken parmigiana? We sacrifice and count calories stressing about every thing we eat and drink. We miss out on the joys of life starving for an ideal that most will never attain.
That thin woman on the TV screen isn't healthy. She's working out six days a week and living off of water and a gumdrop. She's been forced into an ideal that is unnatural and unrealistic. It's sad.
What is really pathetic is that we eat it up. Like the proverbial lemmings, we jump off of the cliff and try to force our bodies to do something that is mentally and physically unhealthy...stressing about our dress size and judging ourselves by standards so few women can meet.
And what is worse is that our daughters are watching. They learn to see themselves by how we see ourselves. They emulate us, and our body issues become their body issues and the cycle continues. We're creating a horrible and unhealthy legacy. Pretty dang pathetic, no?
In no way am I suggesting we abandon all sensibility and eat cake and lasagna seven days a week. Having had health issues in the past, I fully believe in being careful with what I eat. Informed eating habits and regular exercise are important to a healthy life. However, making good decisions about what we eat means we can occasionally have the pleasure of sharing an ice cream sundae, or savoring a beautiful dish of pasta.
I applaud women like Christina Hendricks of of Mad Men fame. She has embraced her curves and celebrated her femininity while succeeding in the world of Hollywood. She has accepted herself and that is no small matter.
The key is to accept yourself. Your genetics have a lot to say about your body and what is a natural shape and size. Some of us are super thin, others are curvy, and others are somewhere in the middle. All shapes are normal...and healthy. The media's idea of super-thin is unrealistic and pretty silly when all is said and done.
So, learn to accept yourself and your natural shape, realize that food is not the enemy, and take a moment to savor life.
If you forgot what it's like to enjoy food, give me a call. We'll do lunch...share a beautiful meal and then have a delightful piece of chocolate cake. Or maybe we'll just go right to the cake. Either way, I'm cool with it.
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