Reflections

Tonight I was rushing around cleaning up after bath time when I noticed a beautiful woman in the mirror, so I stopped for a second to look at her. I wanted to see what my girls and the rest of the world might see when I am there. First I noticed the beautiful spirit who shines through my eyes, and admired the great wisdom hidden in those wrinkles around my eyes. I know those lines hold the memory of many many smiles as well. I also noticed the dark circles that tell a story of time spent snuggling with a sleepless baby and early early mornings with my big girl. And then there is the crooked tooth. The one my dentist said he wouldn't fix because it's a "positive irregularity" and he thinks I look better with it than I would without it. I see my slightly hunched shoulders, so many hours bent over to nurse my babies... Then I took some time to thank myself. Thank you for being so strong both physically and emotionally, Thank you for taking the time to eat really healthy nurture my body, thank you for facing truth and challenge, even when it's difficult. Thank you for following your heart and for being so brave in starting up your own business. Thank you for not letting the world get you down. Thank you for taking time to help other people make their lives healthier.
Have any of you tried that lately? It's not selfish or arrogant. It's important. If we could all love and see the beauty in ourselves - just imagine the beauty we could see in others. If we take the time to thank ourselves then maybe we can keep going with this challenge of awakening and lightening our world. I'd love to hear what ya'll think about that.