Learning
Today I asked my body what she needed,
Which is a big deal
Considering my journey of
Not Really Asking That Much.
I thought she might need more water.
Or protein.
Or greens.
Or yoga.
Or supplements.
Or movement.
But as I stood in the shower
Reflecting on her stretch marks,
Her roundness where I would like flatness,
Her softness where I would like firmness,
All those conditioned wishes
That form a bundle of
Never-Quite-Right-Ness,
She whispered very gently:
Could you just love me like this?
—
from Vanessa Boon’s fb message; ty
Wise and beautiful words by Hollie Holden
Incredible crochet art by Yulia Ustinova
Beautiful!
~David
ben Alexander said this on April 27, 2024 at 19:07
Wow! Powerful message and beautiful crochet art! Thanks for sharing, Barbara.
brittabenson said this on April 28, 2024 at 08:17
yes there are so many layers to it, I am still chewing… in a good way
Barbara S said this on April 28, 2024 at 11:43
Lovely artwork and insights. 💜
Carol A. Hand said this on April 30, 2024 at 12:49
isn’t it just, can’t take credit – 🙂
Barbara S said this on April 30, 2024 at 16:03