Love Your BodyGreetings my children, this is Gaia, Mother Earth. As many of you have noticed, my body has been going through some changes, growing pains, lately. Since our bodies are connected, this likely means your bodies have been changing as well.
Your bodies are one very significant way in which you connect to all of life. Bodies are sensory beings, part of what makes you a “sentient being.” As such, how you feel about your body has a big impact on how you experience your life.
Loving your physical body has been a challenge for many of you. Lifetime after lifetime, you are evolving in self love along with me. Love of your body and love of mine are the same process. Do you feel shame in loving the Earth? I do not feel any shame in loving your bodies. I look at all your sizes, shapes and colors. I sense your struggles with loving support and admiration. Just like a mother watches her children take their first few steps, I am just as in love when you fall as when you walk. Learning to love your body, you may feel clumsy and awkward, but you are not. You are most beautiful, so very beautiful and I often reach out in my heart to yours and give you a great big hug.
I wish to encourage you to really, honestly and truly take the time to love your body. Therefore may I suggest the following activity. You will need a full length mirror. For this activity you start by creating a sacred space in front of the mirror. Something comfortable to sit on, some sacred/special objects, candle light and soft music are important. You will also need some massage oil and a large block of private time. It is important that you are not in a rush or a hurry with this.
Begin by arranging your sacred space. You will be seated or lying down in this space so be sure it is comfortable for an extended period of time. Use a chair or pillows if necessary and adjust the mirror so you can see all of your body. You are to do this activity unclothed. This may be very difficult for some people and that is the point. Be aware of any feelings that come up and love them without judgment. It is part of the healing process.
As you watch yourself in the mirror, really, really look at all of your body, the parts you enjoy and those you wish were different. It is all you. Notice in detail your skin tone, your freckles, stretch marks, curves and angles, body hair, etc. Touch your face, neck, chest, arms, etc. How does it feel to feel? There are so many ways to touch ourselves and so many places we never even notice or feel at all unless we get injured.
When you are ready, nurture yourself with a massage. This is a gift most people seldom give themselves. Instead it is expected that this type of nurturing must come from another person. It does not take another person to love your body for you. We encourage you to return to your sacred space often, until you feel comfortable with this activity. By then you may find it so enjoyable that you continue anyway.
And that is the point. Peace and love from Mother Earth.
Linda White Dove 4/2/2000
Copyrighted By Linda White Dove ©2001
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