It Matters Not
I’ve been doing some thinking.
Thinking about how this year is going too fast. Wondering if there is a way to slow down time? About our next adventure. Europe possibly? And about how much I’d love a hairless cat.
I’ve also been thinking about something I said a few weeks ago.
“I feel slightly self-conscious filming my videos. As you can see I’m NOT fat but I’m not as lean as I was. People can be really harsh and it makes me nervous especially on YouTube although I haven’t had anyone say anything mean yet.”
Last week, I saw this t-shirt at Disney Hollywood Studios. Here is the complete quote from the Star Wars movie.
“Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land and the ship.” – Yoda
“Luminous beings are we”, indeed. We are so much more than our bodies.
I don’t want to care about what others may or may not think, be it positive or negative, about my body. I want to say “this is my body” and own it.
I’m not the strongest. I’m not the leanest. I’m not the fittest. I’m not the most beautiful. I’m not the curviest. I’m not the _____.
But I am ME. I, alone, can be me.
Me. A woman created in the image of God and that is enough. Yes, the Force God is my ally and what a powerful ally I have in this sometimes unfriendly galaxy.
So to those who may judge me on my size.
It matters not.
May the Force be with you.
Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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Brava!! Excellent post!! (I’m a closet Star Wars geek, so I appreciate this!!)
YES! I love this!!! Thanks so much for sharing! xoxo
Awesome!
Encore! Encore!
Best post! This is so true and I am so very guilty of falling in trap of others opinions. This gives me much to really think about.
Thanks for the reality check!
Yes, it shouldn’t matter what others think. But I also think that often when we think about what others may think (because it really is always guessing/assuming/predicting), we are really bringing our own “issues” to light. Well, I know I do at least…
I love all your workout videos and always marvel at your strength! You will always be my girl hero!
We are often our own worst critics. i wish size mattered not to me as well. sadly it does. but I wish in my heart that it didn’t. Yoda was on to something
This is what all women need to hear! Thank you. I did get a thought about the t-shirt though… It can send two different meanings. Especially if you don’t know the source of the quote. If you are larger person, it brings attention to being a bigger stature and makes the observer feel judgmental. If you are a smaller person it’s telling the observer to “test me.” Anyway, just a thought. It didn’t come out quite like it sounded in my head.
I love post that make me smile and this one was great.
Oh my friend, I love this! “Luminous beings we are” indeed:) Who knew that God could speak through Yoda?? Love you!