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May 20, 2014

Decorate With Meaning

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Decorate with Meaning

There is one room in my house where I battle negative self-talk the most. That place is in my bathroom, where I see myself daily at “my finest”. I wanted to put some kind of artwork up on the wall that would be the most powerful daily reminder to be grateful for my body, despite all the imperfections. There are lots of imperfections.

Our thoughts as we start our day can be the most important. We set the tone of our day and our mental direction. It can be hard to go forward with confidence after you’ve spent 20 minutes mentally complaining about yourself in the mirror.

Here is the wall before I added anything –

The blank wall next to my bathroom sink

I chose to display pictures of myself with my four newborn babies as the meaningful artwork that I will see to start and end every day. These pictures remind me of the history that shaped me, that gave me stretch marks and c-section scars. They remind me that my body has given me the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. How can I abuse and belittle the very vessel that carried these babies into the world?

My first delivery was a twin delivery. My first twin born was NOT by c-section, then a few hours-ish later my second twin was born via emergency c-section. It was a pretty traumatic ordeal that luckily ended with two healthy babies. My stomach that had grown circus-attraction-large to carry two babies in my short frame looked like some kind of alien blob after those babies were born. And two more pregnancies following didn’t help things. If you don’t think “alien blob” is descriptive enough, I have lots more descriptions ready. I’ll spare you, though.

These pictures remind me to look at the alien blob with a different perspective. Most days I need a different perspective about it.

Pictures of all those moments when I first held my babies

Somehow these pictures don’t just remind me to be grateful, but they also remind me to take care of my body, so I can feel good and take care of these four miracles. I tell my kids all the time: take care of the things you’re grateful for. 

Decoration that is a daily reminder to be grateful for my body

Sometimes I decorate to add beauty, sometimes I decorate to add function, and sometimes I decorate to add meaning.

Do you have any daily rituals that help you keep a positive outlook? What is your favorite inspiration to decorate?

From my home to yours,
Mary

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  1. Kelli Larson says

    May 20, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Profound & Inspiring. Thank you for sharing

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    • Mary says

      May 20, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      Thank you!!

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  2. Heather says

    May 20, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Love this! What a wonderful idea. Thanks do much for sharing!

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    • Mary says

      May 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Andrea says

    May 20, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Beautiful post Mary. Ty!

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    • Mary says

      May 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Teresa says

    May 20, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    What a wonderful idea, Mary. I have these pics in different areas, but this makes the most sense. Thank you!

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    • Mary says

      May 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Thank you! In our last house I had them up in a hallway near the nursery, but the new place makes more sense to me to!

      Reply
  5. Sonja Bobo says

    May 20, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I love these photos and where you have put them. I think you were inspired. Much love, mom xoxo

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    • Mary says

      May 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      🙂

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  6. Kristin says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    That is a great idea! Your pictures are lovely!

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    • Mary says

      May 21, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Kimberly Richardson says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful post… I look to the sky whenever I need an attitude adjustment… Rain or shine it’s a constant reminder of how much we are truly loved by our Heavenly Father & our brother & Savior, Jesus Christ. There is so much in life to be thankful for… And like you my family tops the list every time.

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    • Mary says

      June 23, 2014 at 12:35 am

      Thank you for your sweet comment.

      Reply
  8. ChristyA says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Love this! I’m gonna to this ASAP! I’m grateful for my baby boys!

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    • Mary says

      August 31, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Yes, and my kids have been loving it!

      Reply
  9. Jenna says

    March 1, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Love this. Maybe I should put a newborn pic near my closet (where I battle my body demons!). Consider me inspired.

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    • Mary says

      March 1, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Awesome! I really love it there. I’ve changed the frames since I made this post, but still love the pictures. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Christy says

    October 19, 2016 at 8:39 am

    What a beautiful idea.

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    • Mary says

      October 31, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Ruth says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    Every pound put on by birthing children, running a home & family, working, helping others, etc. is a badge of honor!! You have a very honest, sincere, and loving face Mary. I say this as a grandmother who has finally learned this, and wished I had known years ago!

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    • Mary says

      April 4, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Ruth!

      Reply

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