One of the areas of my body that I have had the biggest struggle accepting (and I know we all have them) has been my stomach. I have never had children but my body certainly tells the story of my struggles with food and weight, which I obviously no longer want to shame or hide.
I was actually at a spiritual retreat for a weekend when Isis, the winged goddess of power, came into my life. This was several years ago now, around the time of the pandemic. Isis is a powerful Egyptian goddess of magic, motherly/divine love, wisdom, and healing. The reason why I chose to put her on my sternum is to represent the transformation in my mindset about my body, learning to really love, honor, and accept her (my body) the way she is. Isis is sitting on a lotus to represent this transformation as well. The Sun at her crown always keeps her open to source while her wings spread wide for freedom. This was a "stamp" of freedom and although I sometimes think that a tummy tuck or breast lift would be nice, I then am gently reminded by my tattoo and Isis that I am beautiful just as I am and that these stripes on my tummy may have not been "earned" by traditional motherhood but I carry a lot of motherly energy, wisdom, and healing powers that am able to assist others with. She also reminds me to always treat myself like a Goddess.
