Did you know that Disney (aka: Mickey Mouseville) was in
the headlines the other day? Because of eating disorders?
A former Disney actress named Demi Lovato was in a
Tweet war with Disney, her former employer. It was over a joke
about eating disorders on a show called, “Shake It Up.”
I won’t go into the details, but it sure reminds me of
my own internal war about food, body image, and
the battle with myself and others.
I used to rage against the world and myself.
It was an internal NUCLEAR holocaust that ravaged every
aspect of my life.
And not just total annihilation of ME…but also of YOU
if you so much as raised an eyebrow about the subject.
God help you if you made a joke.
Now it’s more like the occasional “ping” of an
underpowered BB gun-a reminder of former horrors.
Now my heart goes out to Demi Lovato and Oprah and
John Candy and Karen Carpenter and Elton John and
Mamma Cass and Daniel Johns and Lady Di.
I also admire them for their courage to be open about their
struggles and encourage others to get help.
And it doesn’t matter if it’s weight loss or weight gain,
anorexia or bulimia, a few extra pounds or comfort
eating for the depression after the emotional holidays.
It’s all the same process when you finally start to
understand the simplicity of why we struggle, how the
mind works, and what to do to finally get relief.
It’s not about MORE control but about LESS.
Because war doesn’t work. It just creates the illusion of control
and temporary peace…’till the pressure builds and explodes
all over again…and again…and again…destroying
our lives and everyone around us.
There’s a better way-beyond discipline and self-control
(which are just cleverly disguised buzzwords for internal war).
I’d love to help you put down your weapons and your war.
I’d love to show you the way of the “peaceful warrior,”
that is FAR MORE POWERFUL than brute force-though
the whole world would tell you different.
It’s the only way I know that’s not just putting a finger in the dike.
I never knew life could be lived without self-hatred,
confusion, rage, depression, and shame.
But it IS possible.
In the meantime, do your best to be gentle with yourself.
Be kind to yourself. And give yourself some credit for
everything you’ve tried so far.
Go to my website. Grab a little courage and hope.
Love, and every good thing,
Grace