Saturday, August 24, 2013

My Body Manifesto

A little background....I'm 55 years old and about 80 pounds overweight. I have tried every diet known to man, beginning with Weight Watchers at 12 years old. I received numerous messages from a variety of people (including myself) throughout my lifetime that my body wasn't OK. I gave that story a lot of validation and power. I'm taking back my power and creating a new story.







I Believe that.....

I am more than my body.
My body does not determine or define my worth. I have many skills and talents that have everything to do with my spirit, creativity and knowledge, and nothing to do with my body. 

I am a Spiritual Being having a human experience.
As a Spiritual Being, I am perfect, whole and complete -- just as I am -- body, mind and spirit. My life is God's gift to me; what I do with it is my gift to God.

I am a part of the Whole, and the Whole is part of me.
When I separate myself from Love, I feel lonely. When I separate myself from my body, I reach for unhealthy things. When I separate myself from meaning and purpose, I am mired in boredom and numbness. My job is to do my part: stay connected, be present, and to do the best I can in any situation. Doing my part is my responsibility; The Universe honors my effort by filling in the gaps.

I am right where I'm supposed to be.
Every experience has lead me to this point. I can learn from my past, but I don't have to live there and it doesn't have to determine my future. Every choice I make will either lead me toward my goal or away from it. The gift of resistance tells me what to move toward, because I know that what lies beneath it will change my life forever. 

Have you created a manifesto for yourself? 

Have you been there?

P.S. I created a poster to keep this intention plain sight! Feel free to print and enjoy!



Click here to download a copy of the poster!



4 comments:

  1. Hell yes.
    Being comfortable as yourself is about as high a personal goal as can be.
    Hopefully whoever complained about you is getting help for whatever their problem is.

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  2. It IS their problem, EG, and I'm no longer listening! Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. I needed to read this today... and everyday.

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  4. Me too! You can print that little poster off if you like. :)

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Yes! I've been there, Claire!