As a devoted mother, my focus has always been to raise a self confident child. She may not be the tallest kid (in fact she is one of the smallest), she may not have perfect hair (hers is curly, unruly and wild) and we may just look a little different (it would be boring otherwise), but she is self assured and incredibly resilient. My daughter continues to teach me so much every day (if I choose to really listen).
- She pushes me to be active and run around (good for the body).
- She giggles a lot (good for the body and soul).
- She eats slowly and stops when she is full (good for the digestion and maintains discipline).
- She wears bright colors and puts things together in unique ways (a great pick me up and a way to stand out)!
- She gets lots of sleep (good for the mind and body).
- She remembers to always make time to play (good to keep a body and spirit young).
- She quotes me and reminds me that beauty is not about how you look, it's all about how you feel.
I wrote a children's book, Messy Penny, that channels beauty from within. In it, I say that beauty will radiate if you have happiness in your heart. I really believe that if you seek gratitude and are kind and appreciative, positive things happen and it manifests itself in your physical appearance.
I have never seen a body look bad when there's a smile on the person's face. No matter how much money you have, you can always afford a smile. It's the best accessory, never fails to invite something good, and is contagious.
So yes, body is a four letter word, but so is love. Love your body.