The Daily Balance

Today’s post is simple. (And very fitting after yesterday’s post)

This week I’m thankful for my body. In an effort to continue to end the fat talk, I invite you all to think about why you love your body and what makes it beautiful.

I’m thankful for my…

Eyes, because they allow me to see the beautiful faces of my family and friends, read my favorite novels, twinkle when I laugh and enjoy the beautiful landscape that God has given us.

Mouth, because it lets me taste incredible foods, kiss the Mister passionately, talk a mile a minute and smile until by face hurts.

Nose, because my Mom’s homemade sweet bread just wouldn’t be the same if I couldn’t smell it baking.

Ears, because the sound of laughter is too precious to miss.

Arms, because they’ll one day rock my children to sleep and tickle them silly.

Hands, because they fit perfectly into the Mister’s.

Stomach, because it will keep my growing children safe. (Note: I am NOT pregnant – just really excited to be a mom one day!)

Hips, because they can boogie on the dance floor.

Thighs, because they are strong and allow me to keep up with my Mom on our long walks.

Feet, because they let me torture them with all my high-heeled shoes.

Why do you love your body?

5 Responses to “Thankful Thursday – For my body…”

1. Sher said:

   LOL! over the one about your feet. I think I’m with you on that one

   Posted on October 22, 2009 at 10:11 am | Reply
2. Janna (Just Flourishing) said:

   Those are such beautiful reasons to love each part of your body. (well, besides the feet one.. haha!)

   We should all learn to love our bodies, not for the way they look, but for the amazing things they can do!

   

   Posted on October 22, 2009 at 11:12 am | Reply
3. Diana said:

   Love this post. These posts about ending the fat talk and loving your body really make me think and appreciate what I have, which I guess is exactly what they’re for. So thank you.

   Posted on October 22, 2009 at 11:15 am | Reply
4. AnnQ said:

   Fabulous post! I think we’re all so busy tearing ourselves down for not being “perfect” we take for granted basic things other people WISH they had, like the ability to walk, see or hear.

   Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:53 pm | Reply
5. Jenny said:

   oh I adore this post in so many ways. I love my arms for their ability to embrace and hug my family and friends

   Posted on October 22, 2009 at 6:46 pm | Reply