I’ve waited 66 years to feel comfortable in my skin.
Way too long, don’t you think?
I can remember being self-conscious about my body as a kid.
No more. Now I feel good!
So what magic brought about this change?
A lot of the usual things: I quit drinking, learned to eat healthier, took control of my mental health, and started moving more.
But the biggest thing was when I cut my hair.
I had a hairpiece glued to my shaved head for years to cover up thinning hair.
One day I got tired of it, had the hairpiece removed and my long hair cut to match the shaved part.
My hair was maybe an inch long, and I loved it!
I felt free!
I wasn’t hiding under a mane of hair anymore. I was authentically me, bald head and all.
(I confess to getting it colored when my grandson told me I looked old.)
Since then, I’ve learned to listen to my body and myself more. I do and wear what feels good to me, like the person I am.
I’ve learned that being who you are is freeing and makes you much more confident.
The person I present to the world now is me, and I am kinder, more patient, and willing to let others be who they are.
I’m more compassionate and generous in spirit, and I find it easier to talk to people now, even ones I don’t know.
Start listening to your body and that small voice inside. Start being who you are, not who others expect.
It’s wonderful.
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