BBL/DAY 3: ACCEPTANCE.
Hey! We’re back for Day 3: @ashleyroserevves IG Better Body Love Challenge and Talking about ACCEPTANCE. But, First how are you feeling? Have you begun to do the work with me? If not that’s quite alright that your along for the ride:)
I know I’m feeling a mix of emotions as I share this here and on Social Media (IG) But, with all that is going on in the world and outside our windows.
I’m doing this to feel better and opening up parts of myself that have been dormant for too long. All of The Pandemic has made me so aware of how precious life is and how going forward I truly want to live it in a brighter-healthier way. This is NOT my time to sit on the sidelines, but do what I can to make changes that this unprecedented time allows.
ACCEPTANCE
Today Ashley shares in her IG highlight reel the next step in the BBL Triangle- ACCEPTANCE. Before True Change occurs we must Accept our Bodies right now. As she said, “Acceptance First, so we truly Love (Body).”
She begins with sharing her Favorite 3 Mantras for Acceptance and thought work that goes along with it.
My Momma and I. Fall of 2011. St. Paul, Minn.
CHOOSE EXPERIENCES OVER APPEARANCE.
I have spent majority of my life ashamed of my appearance in some form or another. I’ve Missed out on being truly present with my Loved ones so many times I can’t begin to count.
But, the One that hurts the most is my precious time with my Mother.
In October of 2012 she passed away from cancer and daily I have lived with the regret that I allowed my appearance to dictate how I often interacted with her.
Our relationship for many years was complicated by our own individual Relationships with Body image. Guilt, Blame, Shame etc. But, the last year of her life we healed it all. I’m so grateful for that legacy I still carry.
But, I can’t help wonder at times how things could been so different.
When after she died I would look at this joyful picture and not see joy, but sadness and regret for not taking more photos and not hiding the parts of my Body I hated. How foolish. But, I beginning to understand the insanity of body hate and that I’m still HERE to change it.
My sweet Momma would want more than anything for me now to Start Choosing experience over appearance. And I do too ♥️.
DON’T SIT ON THE SIDELINES OF LIFE.
I’ve missed out so many Things because of my worry about my appearance and disappointing others or being judged. Honestly this mantra has given me permission to dig deep and realize how effing ridiculous I’ve been. People don’t care and if they do who gives a shit. I know easier said than done.
But, I’m challenging myself to reframe my thoughts on this. I’m not gonna miss out on family gatherings, meet-up with friends and special events anymore because my thoughts have decided that I’m unworthy of these experiences due to my weight. Weight Does Not Equal Value in Showing Up.
I BELIEVE I HAVE THE EXACT BODY TO ACCOMPLISH MY PURPOSE ON EARTH.
”I believe if you are supposed to do it- your body will carry you through it.” Ashley Rose Reeves
The biggest message I have gotten from Day 3 is that I have more than my body to offer the world and that this unfolding story of growth has a bigger purpose and look forward to keep uncovering it each day of this challenge.
Thank you so much for coming along with me today. See you back here tomorrow for Day 4.
Love, Cynthia