There comes a point in life when we realise our bodies are no longer what they once were ~ and while this realisation can stir up discomfort, it’s actually an invitation for growth.
The aches, the weight changes, the shifting appearance: these are opportunities to get really honest with ourselves about how we’ve attached our identity to our bodies. Often, we unknowingly weave stories about who we are, based on how we look or what we can do. But these stories can hold us back, limiting us in ways we may not even recognise.
Society has conditioned us all to define our worth by how our bodies look—its size, shape, and how "sexy" it is. This framework of external validation creates a fear of aging, making us see it as a sign of weakness or decline.
I’ve been there, and I’m in the midst of it now. My body is changing, clothes no longer fit the same, and it’s forced me to reflect on how we value ourselves based on appearance rather than recognising our bodies for what they’re truly capable of. It's called me to reevaluate my approach to strength and my body's fuel needs.
It’s easy to fall into the comparison trap, longing for the ease, flexibility, and strength of our younger selves. Yes, youth may have provided more physical ease, but we often took it for granted, losing touch with the deeper power within us.
As our bodies change, we are given a powerful opportunity to reassess, to truly appreciate what our bodies are still capable of. This shift in perspective is the key to unlocking our ability to work with our bodies, nourishing them in the way they need and allowing them to thrive in new ways.
Now gets to be the time to stop giving up on yourself.
To stop focusing on what your body can't do and start honouring what it can : with all its beauty, strength, and wisdom.
Ageing is not a decline; it’s an evolution of your unique beauty, resilience, and wisdom.
We can choose to honour every curve, wrinkle, and heartbeat as chapters in your story, each offering an invitation to reconnect with your body and rediscover the soul-deep power within.
So, we ask you: How can you rewrite the story of what your body can't do, or how it may look, and instead embrace the frequency of loving it for all it can do?
How can you step into full ownership of your body: nourishing it, honouring it, and connecting with it, no matter what society’s standards say? (or the bitch in your head? )
Embody your power, your way, from today.
This is an active choice we get to make every day. And it’s one of the core themes we’re embracing at Pohss Studio ~empowerment through honouring our bodies and their incredible capabilities.
Let us know your thoughts below x
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