Content...

So I ran across this article on my facebook and thought I would share...

A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?" 

The story goes, a woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way:

 "Dear people, whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals, curious humans), they are sexually active and raise their children with great tenderness.

They entertain like crazy with dolphins and eat lots of prawns. They swim all day and travel to fantastic places like Patagonia, the Barents Sea or the coral reefs of Polynesia.

They sing incredibly well and sometimes even are on cds. They are impressive and dearly loved animals, which everyone defend and admires.

 Mermaids do not exist.

 But if they existed, they would line up to see a psychologist because of a problem of split personality: woman or fish?

They would have no sex life and could not bear children.

Yes, they would be lovely, but lonely and sad.

And, who wants a girl that smells like fish by his side?

 Without a doubt, I'd rather be a whale.

 At a time when the media tells us that only thin is beautiful, I prefer to eat ice cream with my kids, to have dinner with my husband, to eat and drink and have fun with my friends.

 We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies.

We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated.

Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "

 (The girl on the picture is French model Tara Lynn)

In todays society it is difficult for a woman to be content with anything nowadays.. our family, our life, our career and even our self esteem. I struggle with my weight endlessly and I can do more about it but it would take away from more important things in life. We all become so wrapped up in wanting something more we dont bask in the blessings that we already have whether it be working to make more money to buy more things.. Things are just THINGS and they are easily thrown away after they wear out... family and time together and memories cannot be thrown away. The "idea" society has about peoples image is too far fetched we are all made differently. Im not always comfortable in this skin but I am content.. I have the love of an amazing man and children who love me no matter what I look like! Remember be content with what you do have... soak in all the amazing blessings God has given you and stop trying to get more.. Sometimes more isnt always a good thing. Just some food for thought!! Hope everyone has a great day!

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."Hebrews 13:5

All my love