ACCEPTING MYSELF

Accepting Myself

GOOD MORNING

So many people look in the mirror and don’t see what is truly there. They don’t see their beautiful, pure essence. Led by the teachings of a world obsessed with its own version of what is ‘in’ or ‘out’, what is acceptable or unacceptable, what is attractive or unattractive they come to hate the image they see. This , in turn , pervades their thinking, and can lead to low self- esteem and depression.

And all in service of an ideal created by a media machine concerned more about superficial image than inner worth, and above all concerned with making profits from our efforts to conform to their norm.

If you know someone or if you are someone caught in this trap of non- self- acceptance, then you are a part of a large group of people in this society. And it might be good for you to read some things tonight: ‘You are beautiful, made in the image of God’. There are things about your physical looks that , even if you cannot see them, someone finds cute! Your soul and spirit will last longer than the most beautiful person’s good looks. The meaning of your existence does not hinge on the flatness of your stomach or the flabbiness of your arms! All the skinniness in the world does not surpass the doing of loving deeds for another. Your muscles do not need to increase as much as your kindness. You were made this way- it’s okay.

Healthy living is a great thing. A healthy body is just as great. Trying to keep in good shape is an honourable  pursuit. But only if it is healthy in a physical and emotional sense. And it is best when we are also in good spiritual shape too.

Self- acceptance and thanks to the one who made us? Now that is where it’s at!

Reflection Questions

1.     Can you choose a phrase above that you can repeat to yourself (a mantra)?

2.     Can you ask for help with what really bothers you?

3.     Imagine how God sees you right now.

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