The start of this section wasn't all that loving. Geneen described wanting to cut the fat off her body, leaving herself bloody-to-the-bone. Sadly, almost everyone in our group had similar thoughts at some point. This is how much we have hated our bodies. But this self-hate is disempowering. We cannot be the magnificent women we truly are when we drain our personal power by disliking our bodies and ourselves.
Geneen then shared a loving solution. She suggested putting your hands on a body part that you dislike, and touching it and talking to it with love. I have tried this, and it was tremendously healing. I encourage you to try it, too -- make sure that you have lots of kleenex on hand! Our bodies have endured so much, and have so much to offer us, so what if they are not perfect, we have alot to be grateful for...
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