Thursday, April 28, 2011

a gift to my 46year old self

(this was from my work on the amazing Unravelling course by Susannah Conway - we have just had a week of examining and being kind to our faces which,as i seldom look in the mirror for fear of the horror that aging has wreaked on my life and general self distain evokes, was challenging and ultimately rewarding.

i write this here as a birthday present for myself

Looking at my face
26th april 2011

when i hold my own gaze i am more attracted to me

Yes i am tired and wrinkly but there is more to look at than that.

My lips are thinner than i deserve but i look better in a smile.

I have passable eyebrows

I deserve to take care of this face.

I can't hide it away, so i might as well cherish it...

treat it tenderly...

it greets the world for me so why not let it tell the world that beauty lives here?

I can smile lovingly at myself then, not withold kindness from my self as kind of honourable sacrifice.

No more.

Yes i am wrinkly and greay

AND YES, i am going to cherish every bit of beautiful i have.

(Maybe even grow some more)
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11 comments:

  1. bobbieApril 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Beautiful & powerful post ~~~ I think I'll print it out and hang it on my bathroom mirror!!!

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  2. mollieApril 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I look at your face and see a
    beautiful soul shining out <3

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  3. NeetzApril 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Seriously when I read this post....I thought about what I see when I see your face ((like in person, when we happen to bump into each other somewhere))... and you know what I see....
    I see honest, thoughtful eyes...
    a happy welcoming smile
    I see someone who has a beautiful counternance.
    I see someone who is genuine
    I see someone who I like to be around
    I see someone who is not consumed by themselves, but rather is interested in others.
    All of these things are far more spiritually beautiful than anything physical.........
    You cherish you!!! (that's an order!!) xxx

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  4. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Stunningly beautiful.
    That's what I see.
    Your insides on the outside. That is glorious.

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  5. Tall PipiApril 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I loved seeing your smiling face in my classroom in the mornings. I always felt like I was coming home. Happy Birthday beautiful friend!

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  6. FeliciaApril 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Happy birthday you beautiful creature!!!!!
    Your inner beauty shines on your face x

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  7. IndigoApril 29, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    what a beautiful gift, for you, for us!
    happy you day dear soul ~ so much beauty and love radiating out!

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  8. faerianApril 29, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    my heart is full
    and after 46 years it has grown pretty big - thank you for your words of kindness and affirmation - they make it worth every little scar getting here x

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  9. QnDaniMay 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Happy Birthday my beloveed and cherished friend!! What I love the most about your face is the sunburst at the corners of your eyes.

    Beautiful. You are beauty filled and full.
    XXOO

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  10. Kelley BMay 3, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    that is such an amazing amazing shot! The happiness is all over you!

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  11. SusanMay 6, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    without even having read your post yet... I looked at the photo and thought you have a beautiful face. You have a face with a story, a face with character...
    then I read your words and had to smile.
    I like your face!

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