The Rest _ Let your mind do the math, your body do the work, and your soul do the rest. _ 🤴🏼: @christopher_miles _ It’s hard to let the machine of your being work it’s magic. We so often feel like we need to be in control of everything. Control is an illusion. I’ve said that before but I’ll keep saying it. Each part of our self has its own job or function. While the soul’s work is a bit less clear than that of the body or the mind, it’s role is just as significant. Chris’ journey seems to perfectly match this sentiment, this division of labor amongst the different parts of our machines. Between the power of his body, mind, and soul, he was able to reach a place where he feels healthy and comfortable. He used to be fat, and now he isn’t. It was a decision he made (and a ton of work on all counts) to lose weight for a variety of reasons that brought to light the realization that his self, his soul is still the same one now as it always was. What does that mean? It means our body is not a whole definition of who we are. It is just one part, where the other parts are equally as important. I thought it would be nice to bring this message to myself and you all today, as my birthday just passed on Friday, as a marker and reminder of this truth. Getting older we are our bodies and physical appearance change. It can be hard esp given how society places to much weight on physical beauty. It isn’t just our body changing though. Our mind and soul is growing, and I find as each year passes, I am happier and happier with who I am, my deepest self. Anyone else feel that happened as they grow older? _ #skinonsundays #physiopoetry #happybirthdaytomen #philosophicaltruth #mindbodysoul #thehumanmachine #poetryisnotdead #spilledthoughts #loveyoself #bopowarrior (at Sugar and Cloth Color Wall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwQidreH31z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=460lic4goshz
