Day 2: Reflections

usually, when you ask somebody what they like best about themselves, they would start naming physical features. eyes, lips, nose, teeth, etc. people usually do not say stomach, abs, thighs, back, love handles, etc. first of all, every part of you is beautiful. so what if you have a little bit of a tummy, or your thighs are not a foot apart from each other? you are perfect just the way you are, and you better start believing it!
today, however, you are not going to think about the way you look on the outside. forget that your outsides even exist! here is your homework: get a piece of paper and a pen or pencil or whatever you like to write with. Now, number it 1 to 10. I need you (and don't cheat--this is helpful, I promise) to write down at least ten things you like about yourself without using one physical feature. And if you think of more than ten, definitely write them down! If you really can't think of ten, think about it and go back to it. For example, 1.) I am really good at French (2). I care about my friends (3) I helped an older woman cross the street today (4) I got a B+ on a really hard test, etc....It can be anything that you think is good about yourself and don't feel embarrassed to do this. Don't feel like you are being arrogant. No, what you are doing is realizing your inner beauty and seeing your potential. Being beautiful isn't about what's on the outside. It's about what's on the inside, and trust me, if you are beautiful on the inside, it will most definitely show on the outside. You can only start feeling beautiful if you realize what is beautiful about you, and you can take my word, everyone is beautiful. You just have to find that beauty, and embrace it.

Song for thought- "Beautiful" by Christina Aguileira