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Once upon a time, I found my doppleganger amongst a collection of old photographs.
April Fool's!
Actually, the image above is a clue as to April's Cultivating Self-Love theme (hint: it's not about booze or my non-existent drinking problem, though posing with bottles seems to be a pastime of mine).
Have you figured it out yet?
First, before I reveal April's theme, let me recap Month's theme of loving your body:
I introduced March's theme with suggestions for ways to show your body some love.
Next, I talked about 10 things I like about my body.
Then I got a bit more serious and talked about rejecting "fitspo."
And then I went deep when I talked about loving my body through the changes.
And finally, I had my first guest poster and collaborated on a linkup with Alicia of Jaybird.
I had a lot of fun talking about loving your body this month and sharing what that has meant for me. I've treated my body kindly this month by doing a smoothie cleanse, performing bellydance, and getting back into yoga. After 21 years of struggling with my body image (sadly, I have diary entries from when I was 10 talking about wishing I weren't fat), I finally feel like I am at a place where I accept my body as it is, and appreciate all of the wonderful things about it.
And finally, I'll tell you what I'll be focusing on in April: the past. Confession: this is the topic I am the most nervous about. It's what I struggle with most. There are versions of myself in the past that I don't accept, and which make me uncomfortable. There are years in my life that I don't care to revisit. But I think to truly love yourself, you have to love all of it, and that includes showing some love to your past self, especially the unlovable bits. Stay tuned.
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