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television show and into living in peace and harmony with the body you
have today. Your body need not be a prison sentence. And if you are living
in it as such, I am glad you picked up this book. As they say in the tradition
of twelve-step programs, “You are in the right place.” 25
I am not simply proposing that you make peace with your body because
your body shame is making you miserable. I am proposing you do it
because it’s making us miserable too. Your children are sad that they have
no photos with you. Your teenager is wondering if they, too, will be
obligated to hate their body because they see you hating yours. The bodies
you share space with are afraid you are judging them with the same venom
they have watched you use to judge yourself. Remember that body shame is
as contagious as radical self-love. Making peace with your body is your
mighty act of revolution. It is your contribution to a changed planet where
we might all live unapologetically in the bodies we have.
Unapologetic Inquiry #7
Who in your life is most affected by your body shame? How is it
impacting them?
I know you may be saying, “But I don’t know how to make peace with
my body!” On these pages, together, we are going to help you master the
third Peace. The key to getting out of a maze is remembering the way you
got in. It’s not an easy task, but this book is an attempt to start at the
beginning and show you how you got to the center of body shame. Together
we are going to walk back to the beginning and out of the maze. Radical
self-love is both the light that will guide us and the gift on the other side.
Radical Reflection
Spend some time reflecting on Chapter 1. Notice what fears or
concerns it triggers in you. Notice where there is excitement or joy.
Share both with a friend.