Awesome Thing – Diabetes Blog Week 2011
I am learning to be gentle with myself because the rest of my life deserves it.
Because of type 1 diabetes, I am forced to attack my body several times a day with sharp objects, poking tiny holes into myself. This practice helps me to be present and is teaching me to be gentle with myself.
I am learning to listen to my body.
I use to think being tough and hard on myself will make me strong, but now I know being gentle with me is what gives me strength.
And that is an awesome thing.
Oh so very important to be gentle with one’s self, even with all the attacks one must put upon one’s self.
Rachel
13 May 11 at 5:21 AM
“I am learning to listen to my body.” <– I'm trying to do this, but it's been hard!
Lauren
13 May 11 at 8:36 AM
It is hard but doable. It is an everyday thing and slowly your first response will become being gentle to yourself.
Adjoa Pearlsa
13 May 11 at 8:44 AM
That is very true thanks Rachel
Adjoa Pearlsa
13 May 11 at 8:45 AM
Being gentle also means you are respecting yourself, and that will strengthen you/us.
colleen
13 May 11 at 11:38 AM
That sight-line you created with that walkway is so great! I love the picture!
Sara
13 May 11 at 8:10 PM
Thanks Sara
Adjoa Pearlsa
13 May 11 at 8:12 PM
Great reminder of something we take for granted. Thank you
D.
13 May 11 at 9:24 PM
Very good point, that being gentle with oneself gives us strength……Love the photo!
Wendy R
14 May 11 at 12:00 PM
Thanks Wendy
Adjoa Pearlsa
14 May 11 at 8:32 PM