Love the Skin You're In

Today my visiting teachers stopped by. We were talking about swimming and I said how much I love it: being in the water, flip flops and a bathing suit, really what is better? One of the sisters said to me, "Well , you probably look pretty good in a swim suit some of us are a little more image conscious." While I appreciate the compliment I think it is important we all embrace the bodies we have. Here she is thinking I'm confident in swim suit, not really the case. I'm self conscious about my pasty white skin, which still at 30 has pimples on my chest and back. Not horrid but not the skin you hope to have at 30. I'm overtly aware of my flat chest as swim suits don't stay put if you don't having anything to fill them with. I wish my body was more toned and chiseled. I guess my point is we are all self conscious in one way or another about our bodies. I don't mind hanging out in a suit at he pool because of the shear love I have for the water.
Someone I use to work with said we need to be thankful for what our bodies have done for us. If you have been lucky enough to carry a pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby, rejoice in your bodies ability to have done this. So many women would give all for that. If you can complete a 5, 10K, half or full marathon give thanks for that. If you witnessed a beautiful sunset this week, be grateful. If the annoying birds woke you today, sing praise. Our bodies are amazing and we all need to love the skin we're in. "God forgive me when I whine I have to eyes the world is mine." Google the poem I know you'll love it, in fact memorize it, my mom did and I think I will too. Love your body Larry. (Anyone know the movie?)