Say Yes to My Body

My body is me, under this body

My body looks great and hot

My body has been thriving under the constraints of life for a few decades

My body is out to seek peace and pursuit it

I’m saying YES to my body

 

My body works in sync with my mind and my heart

It is ok to feel irritable, soreness, restless, muscle aches, tired…

That is a healthy way to show that my body can respond to danger

To block this response

I take time out and focus on [positive thoughts]

I’m saying YES to my body

 

My body has been crushed and sank into deep waters.

Depths where there is no foothold

My body chooses to stay up to date

Against all unpleasant experiences

My body has been rescued from the deep waters

I’m saying YES to my body

 

My body is mobile, it’s taken me to places and within different audiences

I enjoy moving my body

This keeps it healthy and active

My body is productive

It has brought three human beings to life!

I’m free to take my body to another level

In any way that I’m comfortable with, I don’t need to ask for anyone’s permission

I’m saying YES to my body

 

My Body is me under this body

My body looks great and hot

Embrace your body, don’t wait for others to do it for you

If my body offends you, then simply turn your face to one side as I pass

My body is my best friend and ally

I’m saying YES to my body.

Olivia performing ‘Say Yes to My Body’ at Women for Refugee Women’s 15th anniversary party, October 2022.
Photo credit: Simon Tang