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One time during a massage treatment, a client was telling me about their chronically sore shoulder and their frustration that it wasn't getting any better. They said, “I don’t think I’ve been mean to my body, but…”
I just loved this thoughtful phrasing and that we should actually love our body and be kind to it.
It really made me think about the many ways that we might be mean to our bodies:
Fad diets
Wearing horrible shoes
Not getting enough sleep
Lack of movement
Sitting on kitchen chairs while working from home
Pushing ourselves beyond reasonable limits
Etc.etc.
The idea of loving our body, and treating it well for all the great and wonderful things it does for us, is such an act of self love.
There are countless things we can do to love our bodies and show it kindness:
Book that massage
Take an exercise class
Drink plenty of water
Invest in a comfortable chair and mattress
Eat healthy, fresh food
Wear comfortable shoes
Lift those weights
Have the nap you need
Your body loves you. Love it back.
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