Shake what your momma gave you? or at least work with what you've got...

Ha! Nice title.

After thinking in great length about the importance of self-worth and happiness (most notably after having a baby....and feeling a little squidgy around the edges) I've decided that there is really no use in trying to have the body you once did or should I say, no use pining over it.

I had Caleb 8 months ago and am still ALL THE WRONG SHAPE. I weigh 10 lbs less than I did pre-pregnancy but, the shape is a little rounder and a little ...."BULGIER" (probably just made that word up).

By looking in the mirror and saying, 'well, this is it body...you and me for the rest of all time' you will be taking the first step in the right direction. Mother earth has not failed you - that's impossible...she's a flawless system. Your body is yours no one Else's so, get to know all of the stretch marks and make the scars and cellulite your friend because....well, in the end you'll likely regret it if you don't.

I'm willing to bet that you'll feel sexier once you do this too - your husband (partner) will probably thank you for making friends with your new body. Your sex life - it'll be sexier and your social life - social...er!

I hope anyone reading this feels better already.
When ever you are beginning to doubt this friendship you've recently forged with your new BOD remember, Mother Nature's system is flawless....so, your body must be too!

(P.S - the next step is throwing away magazines which depict women as flawless, flat stomached, bombshells ....it's not normal and frankly, I'd rather some meat on my bones).

Introduction: Why?

To begin this introduction, I have to admit, no one is perfect and no one knows everything. That is the reason for this piece of writing that I intend to add to as I see fit - as I continue to learn.
Life throws everyone a curve ball now and again, hopefully, we can take with us the lessons learned from these curve balls and our mistakes to live better, more full lives. In this piece of writing I hope to touch on many different aspects of the modern day life and how we can help ourselves, our fellow man and our planet be the very best we, they and it can be.
I find it disturbing that in a world full of technology, which is meant to benefit our well being, our society and the economy that more and more people are continually asking "why?". Have you ever felt yourself asking "why?" to a problem that is seemingly self explanatory yet, you have trouble explaining it? I know I have. For example, I have found myself continually asking
"why are people so angry and impatient with others",
"why would someone want to work at a job that is so stressful it will likely take them to their grave",
"why do people want to live in a world where people do not live with and help their neighbours and what ever happened to even knowing your neighbours?",
"why, in general does the western world feel so skeptical about alternative medicines and natural healing?",
"why are people so leery of the natural world and the things that nature has to offer?",
"Why do people rely upon the conveniences of the modern day world when sometimes, the alternative is far more rewarding?"
and finally,
"why do people choose to remain ignorant about the evidence and answers out there even if the answers to their most burning questions are so readily available to them?".
These are just a couple of examples but, I feel they are representative of the plethora of questions which float through my head daily. I feel if the world's people were to simply take 2 steps back from reality, as they perceive it, we may just get the answers to many of life's questions through silent observation of Mother Nature....THE ULTIMATE MOTHER (and who doesn't look to their mother for advise?).
Respecting ones self, ones neighbour and ones environment might be the very first step in achieving what many of us look for - love and appreciation in its most raw form.