We got the body thing wrong

We got the body thing wrong

 

We got it wrong because we were taught it was a thing

 

Our body

Some THING to be dealt with

 

To be managed

To be monitored

To be measured

 

We got IT wrong because

Our body became IT

 

How could this wondrous collection of cells, wisdom and energy be an “IT”

 

“IT” puts our body over there

Separate from us

 

“IT” keeps us from being connected.

 

Your body..

 

She

He

They

Goddess

 

Is connected to YOU

She IS you

 

Our parts are all connected

Body-Mind-Soul-Spirit-Feelings

 

But she – your body –

Keeps getting left out

 

She gets ignored

Objectified

She gets managed

 

Try calling her SHE

Or darling

Or lovey

Or whatever name you call someone you truly love.

 

Try that

And watch a relationship unfold.

 

~ Nina Manolson

For more of my poetic essays: https://ninamanolson.com/food-for-thought/

 

Nina Manolson, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Psychology of Eating Coach, Body-Trust® Guide.

 

If you’d like help with navigating an authentic and respectful relationship with your body. Let’s talk.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Nina Manolson, MA, NBC-HWC, is a Body-Peace™ Coach. 

She is a board certified Health Coach, Psychology of Eating Coach and Certified Body-Trust Provider, believes that every woman deserves to feel good in her own body.

She helps women create a healthy and positive relationship with their food and body so they can truly feel at peace in their body! She’s the founder of NinaManolson.com and The Nourished Woman Nation.

She specializes in working with women over 40 who have tried many other diets and approaches but are still struggling with their body and food.

She’s the creator of the BODY-LOVE MAP and the recipient of the prestigious Health Leadership Award from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

To get your F.R.E.E. ebook: HOW TO BE A WOMAN AT EASE IN YOUR BODY click here.