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Breathe in deep
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Let it keep
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Exhale in peace
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Breathe in love and tenderness
Breathe out hurt and bitterness
Breath in calm and optimism
Breathe out hate and criticism
Breathe in self respect
Breathe out daily stress
Take a breath and go for it
Be nice to you – not full of flack
And also cut yourself some slack
Be conscientious in this
For your potential is limitless, bottomless
Use kind words and rejoice
In your self-talk and inner voice
Take a moment and go for it
Stand tall
Step up y’all
Walk forwards
Work towards
Something big or small
Run, walk or crawl
Take a step and go for it
Breathe in deep
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Let it keep
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Exhale in peace
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When I was young, I had a secret friend
That visited me as the day began
Then late in the afternoon, came again
Growing long and lean as dust rounds the bend
My secret friend disappeared with too much light
And always vanished into the night
To return at next day break, early and bright
My faithful companion, all right
Sometimes short and stout,
Sometimes long and stretched out
Mimicking my dress, my posture, my pout
Copying my actions, my gestures, my bounce
Always close, never far, sure to follow
It’s as if we’re attached at the hip though
We’re actually attached at the toe
Not my look-alike or silhouette, but my shadow
The other morning I woke up to an epiphany. It hit me that I like the space I take up – the volume of space that I reside in that is. Furthermore, I should walk like I like it – tall and proud. But liking the physical space that I take up in this world is so much more than just accepting my body size. It’s also about the space I take up at work, with my family and friends and, importantly, with my voice and opinions. That’s the light bulb that went off in my head. And shining that light on me, from inside of me, changed me. It made me feel more worthy, more confident and more whole. It’s funny that such a simple concept, when affected so deeply, can have such a huge impact.
As Christmas approaches I can’t help but think how lucky I am. My life overflows with treasures of the heart and health. I am surrounded by people, friends and family, who love me and whom I love. And I’m healthy (very healthy according to my doctor). Recently I caught a sideways glimpse of my reflection as I dressed and couldn’t help but admire it. Certainly it’s not perfect, but instead of seeing the imperfections I know are there, I saw the strength and beauty of a healthy woman.
Loving myself, my whole self, is the greatest gift I can give myself. Happy Holidays!
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