Itty Bitty Changes

Jaspenelle
by Jaspenelle
Fri
23
Mar
2007
9:17pm
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Jaspenelle This picture was taken by my father in October 2003, when I lived in Sitges, Spain. I was 17.

I can’t believe I thought I was ugly and fat. I think I was beautiful and slender. Of course I was a hormonal teenager who only saw the flaws in my self, both physical and mental. In a lot of ways I still hold the same views, I still see the “fat me” in the mirror occasionally. I have realized the negativity that lurks in my subconscious though and I see the progress I am making to fix it. That is the first stage of healing the soul isn’t it? Baby steps.

I love this photo. Over time, I hope to learn to love all my photos as much as I love this one. We are all Goddesses and Gods in our own right.

3 Comments

  1. Aunt Ruth
    Posted Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 5:50 am | Permalink

    You look lovely in this picture. Young children are not self conscious about their appearance, but at some point, we take in messages from somewhere that we are less than perfect. Accepting who we are and what we look like is a lifelong battle for some people. Glad you see your beauty!

  2. autumn zephyr
    Posted Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 3:03 pm | Permalink

    I saw the recent picture of you and I think you look like a beautiful hippie.:-)
    I think it’s difficult in this country for women to be comfortable in their own skin. Have you seen the Dove shampoo and skin care ads? They are called “campaign for real beauty” I love them. They are real women.
    I remember once, when I was 24 or so, lying down naked on the bed and holding a mirror up and really looking at myself, trying to appreciate me for ME. I did it again a month or so ago. I visualized all of my organs doing exactly what they were supposed to be doing. And I also looked on the outside, and appreciated this incarnation. It really makes a difference in accepting one’s self.

  3. Drakky
    Posted Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 7:15 am | Permalink

    *heart*