My body is an instrument, not an ornament. Wellness is how I live, not how I look. I am enough. Right now. In this body.
And from that place of radical acceptance, true wellness finally becomes possible. Not the punishing, performative wellness of before, but something far more sustainable: a gentle, joyful, lifelong relationship with the only body you will ever have. junior miss nudist teen pageant contest link
The merger of Body Positivity and the wellness lifestyle represents a maturation of the health industry. It acknowledges that mental health is a critical component of physical health. My body is an instrument, not an ornament