She wandered through the quiet meadow, her bare feet brushing against the wildflowers. The wind carried whispers of a song she had long forgotten—a melody of wholeness, of belonging. She paused beneath the arching cherry blossoms, their petals falling like a gentle rain, and lifted her face to the sky. Where is my healing? she asked. But the wind did not answer. Instead, the stillness wrapped around her like an embrace, an invitation to stop searching and simply be.

Because healing isn’t just about what you do—it’s about what you believe.

For years, I lived with the belief that my body was something to fix, shrink, and control. I thought that if I could achieve a smaller size, a more toned appearance, or a certain ideal, I would finally feel at peace.

But the reality was far from that. The more I pursued perfection, the further I felt from true wellness. Healing did not come from doing more—it came from unlearning.

The process of unlearning was not easy. It required me to challenge the deeply ingrained messages that had shaped my relationship with my body. I had to release control and embrace a new perspective—one rooted in grace, balance, and holistic healing.

If you have ever felt like your body is a project in need of constant improvement, I want you to know: You were never meant to live that way.

Here are three fundamental beliefs I had to unlearn in order to cultivate a healthier, more loving relationship with my body—and how you can, too.

For years, I believed what they told me.

"If you want to feel good, go to the gym."
"If you want to lose weight, go to the gym."
"If you want to be healthy, go to the gym."

So, I did. I pushed myself, I showed up, I followed the plan.

Somewhere along the way, we learned to see our bodies as something to fix—a project that never quite measures up. We internalized the rules, the restrictions, and the shame, believing that our worth was tied to how well we could control or change ourselves. But, beloved, you were never meant to be at war with your own body. You were created for peace, for joy, and for the freedom to flourish in the body God lovingly designed for you.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.