{"id":8776,"date":"2021-01-27T17:20:57","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T17:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/?p=8776"},"modified":"2021-01-27T18:27:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T18:27:11","slug":"relearning-to-love-our-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/blog\/relearning-to-love-our-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Relearning to Love Our Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Practice of Reconnecting<\/b><\/p>\n

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Finish the sentence: \u201cI\u2019ll accept my body . . .\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c…when I lose 20 pounds.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c…when I have fewer wrinkles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c…when I reach orgasm faster.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Determine the emotional experience you want as a result of that. If numerous emotions come to mind, write them all down, and choose one that has the most charge or intensity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then complete the thought with, \u201cAs a result I\u2019ll feel . . .\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll accept my body when I lose twenty pounds. As a result I\u2019ll feel confident.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll accept my body when I have fewer wrinkles. As a result I\u2019ll feel relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll accept my body when I reach orgasm faster. As a result I\u2019ll feel sexual.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now cross out the \u201cwhen\/as a result\u201d statements:<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll accept my body <\/span>when I lose 20 pounds. As a result<\/span> I\u2019ll feel confident.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll accept my body <\/span>when I have fewer wrinkles. As a result<\/span> I\u2019ll feel relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll accept my body <\/span>when I reach orgasm faster. As a result<\/span> I\u2019ll feel sexual.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Working with one statement at a time, start each morning asking yourself, \u201cHow can I have the experience of [desired emotion] today?\u201d <\/span>You might journal a few ideas to create that feeling in your day.<\/b><\/p>\n

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When we feel the need to change our appearance, it\u2019s not because that\u2019s the ultimate goal. We\u2019re using body modification and alteration as a means to a positive emotional experience. But the means are always the end. As long as we use the mindset of body rejection, that\u2019s the only outcome we\u2019ll ever experience\u2014no matter how much our body<\/a> changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

When doing this exercise, please note that words like <\/span>beautiful <\/span><\/i>or <\/span>desirable <\/span><\/i>do not describe feelings because they are statements of someone else\u2019s perception of you. What we ultimately want is to <\/span>feel <\/span><\/i>good in our bodies, not to be judged positively by someone. Whenever we want someone\u2019s positive judgment of our bodies, it\u2019s because we think that\u2019s the way we\u2019re going to feel loved, safe, connected, expressive, or happy. Take the shortcut, and just go straight to creating that feeling in your life now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feelings are felt experiences in your body. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

Positive feelings:<\/b> joyful, grateful, exhilarated, excited, aroused, peaceful, affectionate, inspired, hopeful, renewed, fulfilled, enchanted, delighted, calm, amazed, blissful<\/span><\/p>\n

Negative feelings:<\/b> hurt, sad, anxious, timid, angry, irritated, afraid, scared, confused, fatigued, tense, numb, helpless, uncomfortable, embarrassed, ashamed, exhausted, depleted, grief, appalled, shocked<\/span><\/p>\n

Then there are pseudo-feelings\u2014they\u2019re not real feelings, but reflect your judgment of someone\u2019s behavior or situation. Judgments are not feelings, they are mental ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pseudo-feelings include:<\/b> abandoned, betrayed, invalidated, manipulated, misunderstood, disrespected, unseen, provoked, threatened, victimized, ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is an excerpt from <\/span>The Invisible Corset: Break Free from Beauty Culture and Embrace Your Radiant Self<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Lauren Geertsen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Lauren Geertsen<\/b> is a body connection coach who helps women heal their relationship with food and body image. In her previous work as a nutrition consultant, Lauren realized the underlying problem for her clients was distrust of their bodies, which results from wearing the invisible corset. She now helps clients around the world trust their bodies and step into their soul purpose. Her website, <\/span>empoweredsustenance.com<\/span><\/a>, has supported over 40 million readers with holistic recipes and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Practice of Reconnecting   Finish the sentence: \u201cI\u2019ll accept my body . . .\u201d\u00a0 For example: \u201c…when I lose 20 pounds.\u201d\u00a0 \u201c…when I have fewer wrinkles.\u201d \u201c…when I reach orgasm faster.\u201d   Determine the emotional experience you want as a result of that. 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