We all survived the Mayan end of world predictions! Yipee! Solstice 2012 marked the end of the Mayan time and the beginning of a new era. Birth 2012 was celebrated the world over with people rejoicing the birth of a world focused on coming together as people and a planet working cooperatively to let love and peace become our focus. They are also recognizing that spreading this philosophy with modern technology is the key to connecting us world wide. It is an amazing time to be alive.
The Birth 2012 organizers asked us to consider what we want to "birth" into the new era. What ways we can work to spread love, peace and connection. They asked each of us to connect with our inner knowing and bring our gifts to the world. Now is the time.
After some careful consideration and thoughtfulness, I decided what I am ready to birth. For years, decades, well. . . . mostly my entire life, I have struggled with body image, self worth and lived an externally focused life. I can recall the events of my life by how much I weighed at the time or what dress size I wore. The obsession has run my life - it is the factor I consider before agreeing to go places, attend events, or even what jobs I held. To say that my self-worth and perceived body image controlled my life is an understatement. And I know I am not alone.
What would my life look like today if I lived from an inner knowing of my internal beauty and value? A lot different. What if all women were connected to that knowing and were spending their lives living with passion and following their hearts calling? What a different world this would be. Even if a few woman let go of their preoccupation with their body image and instead focused on their own authentic power, it would be amazing!
That is why I have decided to birth a movement - the Body Belief movement. It is something I have been working on and talking about for years. But, I have been holding back, filled with shame and regret from losing and gaining weight, feeling ill equipped to bring this forth. Even more, I've been afraid to go public and take this stand for what I know can create a new paradigm. My fear of being open and vulnerable have held me back. Until now!
Now, I'm ready. And it begins with me. I will be spending the next year following the principles I am developing and chronicling my journey in my blog. At the same time I will be working on a book and workshop.
Right now the small, scared me is thinking "Who do I think I am? Who am I to think I have an answer to this huge issue?" But, deep inside there is a bigger, wiser, loving voice that is telling me, "Who are you to NOT bring forth your truths? Who are you to NOT express your gifts? Go for it girl!"
So with blind faith I am listening to that voice - let the journey begin!
Respectfully, Cindy
1 comment:
Thank you Cindy, I support your stepping out and into your power no matter what your weight is or perception of your body. I had almost the exact thought right before I read your blog. I am teaching a class on Monday and I could see how I was judging myself for being fat "right now". How shame has held me captive as well. Blessings of your journey. aLuna
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