What Rain Can Teach You About Body Acceptance
How do you feel about rain?
It might sound like an odd question, but it’s deeply relevant to how you feel about your body—and yourself.
When you think about rain, what comes to mind? Do you have a clear answer, like “I love it!” or “I can’t stand it”? Or does your answer depend on something else?
If your garden has been dry for weeks, the sound of raindrops might feel like a blessing. But if you’re the Wicked Witch of the West, rain is definitely not your friend!
The truth is, rain is neutral. It simply exists. How you feel about it depends entirely on the meaning you give it.
Your Body Is the Same Way
Your body—just like rain—is neutral. It’s not inherently good or bad, beautiful or ugly. It simply is.
The way you feel about your body comes from the meanings and beliefs you’ve attached to it.
Those meanings aren’t fixed—they’re subjective.
They can change depending on:
Who you’re talking to
The culture or environment you’re in
Even how much sleep you got last night
Think about it: do you feel differently about your body after a good night’s sleep versus when you’re exhausted?
That shift alone shows that your perception of your body isn’t a fact—it’s a reflection of your state of mind.
You Inherited Many of Your Beliefs
Most of the beliefs we hold about our bodies or our worth didn’t start with us.
They were inherited—absorbed from family, culture, media, or peers. Somewhere along the way, you learned to see your body through a lens that wasn’t truly yours.
And while those beliefs may have been passed down innocently, they often leave you feeling small, limited, and never quite “enough.”
But here’s the empowering truth:
When you realize that how you feel about your body is only a reflection of the meaning you’ve given it—you reclaim your power to change that meaning.
That’s where freedom and peace begin.
Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs About Your Body
Releasing old, inherited beliefs doesn’t happen through force or more “fixing.”
It happens through awareness—through gently questioning what you’ve believed to be true, and discovering what’s real beyond those thoughts.
When you begin to see your body clearly—without the filters of judgment or comparison—you come home to yourself. You realize your worth was never up for debate.
Ready to Go Deeper?
If you want support uncovering the deeper beliefs that shape how you see yourself—and help releasing them—my 1:1 coaching can guide you through this process.
In our sessions we explore the thought patterns that keep you stuck and help you return to a place of trust, confidence, and peace in your body and your life.
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