"The courage to be is the courage to accept oneself, in spite of being unacceptable." - Paul Tillich

We're all unacceptable, at some level. "I am the whole catastrophe" said Zorba the Greek.

Can you accept yourself as you are? No worries about being more beautiful, clever, or organized. Just being yourself.

The latest article at the Body Image site:

How Your Inner Critic Affects Your Body Image
Many habits, even inner critics, begin as positive tools to help you adapt and cope – but some develop into harmful, even self-destructive, behaviors.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40192.asp

Enjoy your week -- and if you celebrate Christmas, have a Merry one!
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, Body Image Editor
http://bodyimage.bellaonline.com
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