This resonated with me so deeply. I find it hard to shift focus away from how my body looks; whether it’s staring in the mirror every day judging every imperfection or reflecting back on old photos where I deem I looked “better” than I do now. It’s important to focus on feeling and healing. Happiness with appearance starts inward, contrary to what diet/exercise culture spews out most of the time.
As a former dancer this resonated HARD! I’ve been on a similar journey + have also found sooo much solace and mental clarity in yoga. How liberating to engage in a practice that completely decenters the performance of it all
Eyes pricking with tears the entire way down. This reflects so well my complicated but peaceful relationship with my body. I do not pick myself apart anymore, and for that I am proud, but it does sometimes border the avoidant. Embodiment --sinking into this frame I live in and through-- connecting, integrating, and experiencing gratitude and pleasurable movement all do feel like sustainable, self honoring pathways forward. Thank you for giving this words!
This resonated with me so deeply. I find it hard to shift focus away from how my body looks; whether it’s staring in the mirror every day judging every imperfection or reflecting back on old photos where I deem I looked “better” than I do now. It’s important to focus on feeling and healing. Happiness with appearance starts inward, contrary to what diet/exercise culture spews out most of the time.
As a former dancer this resonated HARD! I’ve been on a similar journey + have also found sooo much solace and mental clarity in yoga. How liberating to engage in a practice that completely decenters the performance of it all
Aw I’m so glad this resonated with you :) decentering the performance is a great way to put it.
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Eyes pricking with tears the entire way down. This reflects so well my complicated but peaceful relationship with my body. I do not pick myself apart anymore, and for that I am proud, but it does sometimes border the avoidant. Embodiment --sinking into this frame I live in and through-- connecting, integrating, and experiencing gratitude and pleasurable movement all do feel like sustainable, self honoring pathways forward. Thank you for giving this words!