A Letter To My Body
Dear Body,
I am sorry for all the times I tried to hide you. I was worried about what other people would think of you if I put you on display. I am sorry for all the times I pushed you to move more and do more when you were asking me for rest. I thought you were only good if you were doing instead of being, how wrong I was.
I am sorry for all the times I have looked at you in disgust instead of beauty. For all the mean things I have said about you. You did not deserve any of them.
Most of all I am sorry for ignoring you in every situation you have screamed at me that you did not feel safe. I thought if I told you that you were being ridiculous and shamed you into becoming numb, you would stay silent. You never did, and for that I am grateful. Thank you for teaching me that being compassionate with you is the answer.
Thank you for showing me how much joy I can feel when I am living in the moment. When I am letting you laugh, run, play, surf, swim, climb, and dance. I love you for helping me move and express myself in so many different ways.
I love you for showing me how important rest is. I love you for not giving up on me when it has taken me years to listen to my intuition. You have been so patient with me, and for that I am grateful.
I love you for every touch, every smile, every tear, every laugh, and every movement that you have taken me through in this lifetime. You are magnificent.
I love you, from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you Hillary McBride for introducing your version of this letter in your book. It has been so healing to write my own to my body. If it calls to you, I invite you to check out her book The Wisdom of Your Body and to write your own letter to yourself.