consider this…

the negative, ugly words that you might choose to use for yourself- is not something that you would EVER use to someone that you love and care about.
so with that, why would you say it …about yourself?

it’s not about accepting your post-baby body (or whatever flaws you dislike)…it’s more about treating yourself with as much love and compassion. tenderness and understanding- for yourself… as you would the people you love.

you matter too…
you are just as important.
you are just as beautiful.
you are loved.

and so now it’s time to take the leap. and begin loving yourself more openly. to begin treating yourself with the same kindness and respect you’d treat your best friend.

it’s your turn. and i promise you’re not alone…
and i promise- it makes life so much more amazing. it opens you up to receive more love and light and positive things.
you are a unique gift to the world.
cherish that.

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7 Comments

  1. CaL said . . .

    This is perfect. So beautiful, so raw & so true. I cannot imagine the pain people inflict upon themselves by continuously using negative descriptions for their bodies or whatever they dislike. It’s really time to embrace ourselves for our individuality. It always has been really… Thank you for this amazing post. <3

    Posted January 26, 2011 at 10:16 am | Permalink
  2. darlene said . . .

    yes and yes and then yes again!! xo

    Posted January 26, 2011 at 12:42 pm | Permalink
  3. Jana said . . .

    Love this..

    Posted January 26, 2011 at 9:05 pm | Permalink
  4. Junebug said . . .

    All I can say is thank you…

    Posted January 27, 2011 at 11:48 pm | Permalink
  5. Deana said . . .

    You are very wise =)

    Posted January 28, 2011 at 5:35 pm | Permalink
  6. Nicole said . . .

    Erin –

    I came across your blog via Glamour via Shape of a Mother. Thank you. You have touched me in ways you will never, ever know. You are amazing!! I am printing this out and posting it in my fridge and my bathroom mirror. You’re right – I’m just wasting time feeling bad about my body when I could be living a beautiful life instead.

    THANK YOU! A million times, thank you!

    I’m subbing to your feed :)

    Posted February 9, 2011 at 9:10 am | Permalink
  7. Katie said . . .

    Hi. I just want to say that after reading this and crying a bit I truly appreciate everything you wrote. Not sure how I got here but your words have helped me. Thank you so much and please don’t stop posting.

    Posted February 17, 2011 at 2:03 pm | Permalink

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