The ability to accept, forgive, and let-go allows us to move forwards, beyond the pain. Unburdened, we become limitless. MrsM. picsourcehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/3903384725/
How much longer are you going to allow your value to be determined by your appearance? How much longer will you put off joy in wait of that one thing that will finally make you deserving? How much longer are you willing to deprive yourself of happiness because of a number, a history, a preconceived notion of beauty? How much longer? MrsM
The most beautiful flowers are those that, despite overwhelming odds, plant their seeds of hope and reach for the sun. Be resilient, persevere... choose to bloom! MrsM picsource:http://www.flickr.com/photos/photographingrebecca/4658782610/
Click to enlarge Stop putting yourself down, comparing yourself to others, holding on to past mistakes, counting failures instead of blessings, hating your body, punishing yourself, expecting perfection, waiting, mourning 'what ifs' and 'could haves,' allowing what was to decide what could be. Let go. Move Forward. Stay Positive. Believe. MrsM See sidebar for more recovery images and quotes picsourcehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/inoxkrow/150080109/
To Do List 1). let go of negativity 2). be kind to myself 3). believe in myself 4). forgive 5). nourish my body 6). feed my soul 7). move forward 8). reach out 9). create change 10). count my blessings
Life's like a piano. The white keys represent happiness, and the black keys show sadness. But as you go through your life’s journey, remember that the black keys make music too. Anonymous
Do negative thoughts keep you from moving forward and being happy? Let go of the negativity and learn to cultivate a positive attitude. Our thoughts profoundly affect the quality of our lives. What we think can make or break us.
Start this day with a song. Cast your burdens to the wind. Dance in the new day's sun. Rejoice, for this day is a new beginning. It asks only that it be embraced and lived joyfully. MrsM
How different would your life be if the fear, shame, guilt, self-doubt, and burdens of your past no longer existed? If you accepted yourself, loved yourself, and respected yourself despite your weight, appearance, or history? These things do not define you. Let them go and start creating the life you desire! MrsM
I've finally come to realize that I've wasted far too much time trying to achieve society's notion of the perfect female form and that who you are can never be defined by the reflection found in your mirror.
I fell for the dangerous Kimkins diet scam which brought me alarmingly close to anorexia and opened my eyes to eating disorders.