Maybe this is my body now.
Such as it is. Just as it is.
Mine.
Whatever hard corners and angles I once wore, I now wear softer and rounder.
I move more slowly. Carefully. I am more likely than ever before to look before leaping.
Where once I wanted to be thin, I now want health, stability, flexibility and resilience.
I will admire my body. Honor it. Tend it. Feel for the wonder of it over the weight of it. The strength over the shape.
I will walk it, dress it comfortably, feed it well. I will listen carefully to my body, and respond as though I heard very clearly whatever it’s trying to say. I will rest when it’s weary. I will be faithful to its needs. Encourage its efforts. Lovingly accept its limitations. Kindly thank it for its service.
There’s hope in loving who I am. In accepting all I am now over whomsoever I will never be again.
My body and I, we have today.
And how very grateful I am for that.
one hopeful year 
Real words conveying a healthy perspective. A mantra that bears repeating.
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I am not getting notification of your comments, or I would respond sooner. This healthy perspective is new thinking. Perhaps I’m trying to convince myself. Maybe it’s just I’m tired of trying and need to think more about what exactly is most important at this stage of life. Thank you so much for always cheering me on!
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I’m cheering you on because I need your words. I’m in it with you and am so blessed to have your company.
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I can’t think of a better partner. I’m blessed by your company as well. Thank you.
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Wow. This says it all. Right where we are right now. Not 10 or 20 years ago. Thanks for putting kind and gracious words to the skin we’re in, friend …
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Thank you, Linda. Just mulling a few things over …
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