COMFORT ZONE 101
As this is the third installment of the Monday, Comfort Zone series, we have ventured into creating comfort in our own corner of the world, our homes. We have explored what makes for comfort in a friendship. Today, I want to consider the term "comfortable in our own skin." Can we ever really be at ease, content with our own body, mind and spirit?
In my office, there is a exquisitely simple quote from an ancient Greek philosopher. "What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself." Libraries are stock full of psychological heavyweights, diagnostic inquiries and volumes of treatment approaches for everything from seasonal depression to generalized anxiety. Yet, being comfortable with the mind, body and essence we each possess is a life long challenge. When clients land on the therapeutic couch in my office, they are usually NOT sharing the joys of their bodies, minds or emotions.
I love Adele's music, from "Chasing Pavement" to the new James Bond film's title song, Adele's voice resonates lasting substance and magical melodies which have made her a worldwide favorite. I love this quote about "comfort in her own skin."
I like looking nice, but I always put comfort over
fashion. I don't find thin girls attractive; be happy and healthy. I've never
had a problem with the way I look. I'd rather have lunch with my friends than
go to a gym.
Adele
I love that Adele grabs the heart of her own "comfort" not in what is "in" but rather what creates happiness and health for her! Being comfortable in your own skin, is knowing more and more about the details of what makes you happy! I know, seems so elementary, dear Watson. But hey, if walking at the beach makes you happy, then my guess is WHEN you are walking at the beach, you are feeling a bit more comfortable in your own skin. If giggling with friends makes you feel alive, loved and special, then WHEN you are doing just that, you are comfortable in your own emotions.
Deciding what makes you happy most definitely will contribute to your contentment. It is truly a circular process, doing more of what makes you happy, allows you to feel more comfortable in your own life, which enhances your emotional, and physical, health.
Adele
I love that Adele grabs the heart of her own "comfort" not in what is "in" but rather what creates happiness and health for her! Being comfortable in your own skin, is knowing more and more about the details of what makes you happy! I know, seems so elementary, dear Watson. But hey, if walking at the beach makes you happy, then my guess is WHEN you are walking at the beach, you are feeling a bit more comfortable in your own skin. If giggling with friends makes you feel alive, loved and special, then WHEN you are doing just that, you are comfortable in your own emotions.
Deciding what makes you happy most definitely will contribute to your contentment. It is truly a circular process, doing more of what makes you happy, allows you to feel more comfortable in your own life, which enhances your emotional, and physical, health.
Beautiful. You gave me some thoughts to consider while putting together a post on Looking and Feeling your Best for your Wedding. Thank you for your insights -- as always.
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