“The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” -Genesis 2:7
Honoring our bodies as a gift can be a countercultural perspective. With the barrage of messaging to be smaller, smoother, stronger, younger or healthier (and the list goes on…) we can easily forget to honor our physical being. Yet our bodies are the way we experience the world.
Take some time today to engage all of your senses with intention as a way of noticing the gift that your body is.
You may light your favorite candle, take a warm and fragrant bubble bath or bake your favorite cookie recipe. Enjoy a lingering hug with a loved one, schedule a pedicure or use the fancy lotion you’ve been saving. Walk through your neighborhood listening to the sounds of life, play to your favorite album or sing a hymn from your childhood. Savor a cup of strong coffee, enjoy a square of dark chocolate, or peel an orange.
As you enjoy each experience, give thanks to God for the goodness that exists with your body as it is in this present moment.
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