Something strange happened to me recently. I was on Facebook a few days ago and someone posed the question, “If you could change one thing about your body what would it be?” I was ready to make a reply but first I had to think. Hmmm, I had to think?! I took mental notes of all my imperfections; I have many. I tried to think of which one I wanted to change most. I couldn’t, because I love them all. My mind was blown, I couldn’t believe it. I skipped the post for several reasons, mostly because I wanted the moment to sink in; I have grown. Years- months ago, I would have typed one of my many flaws within seconds… Now I feel as if, my body represents fallen autumn leaves. The color and shape are not the same but together they make a beautiful heap. 
dianasschwenk
June 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Perfect! Beauty without flaw is in itself a flaw. Our unique features in combination are what make us beautiful.
And good for you!
shianwrites
June 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Absolutely. Thanks Diana!
Jester Who-ver
June 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM
And a well said to both of you ladies…
shianwrites
June 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Thanks.
boomiebol
June 2, 2012 at 12:38 PM
This is beautiful…just beautiful
shianwrites
June 2, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Thanks B.
Eleenie
June 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM
A wonderful post, I love it!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Thanks Eleenie.
Juanita
June 2, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Beautiful post – how great is it when you have realizations like this!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Yes, it is. I’ve never been here before. Lets hope it last.
irfriske
June 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Excellent, I so love your realizations and applaud the outcome!
“.”
Cat
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Thanks Cat.
Sassy
June 2, 2012 at 2:40 PM
*thumbs up* This is beautiful.
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Thanks
Lady T
June 2, 2012 at 3:01 PM
It feels good to have your inner beauty match your outer beauty. And you are a perfect sculpture indeed. I know because God always signs his work.
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:23 AM
When I read this I tear up. Thanks T. I take what you wrote to heart.
silverylizard
June 2, 2012 at 3:39 PM
i agree with dianna and lady T. well put! i like the analogy of the leaves fallen. but i really like that you have grown to a place so many never get to.
k☼
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:27 AM
Thank you. I got the idea from the picture.
Sword-chinned bitch
June 2, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Oh boy — what a fabulous reflection! I’m going to take that and run! You are a special breed… Thanks for this post!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:29 AM
Thank you for your kind words. You’re the best.
Jeyinti
June 2, 2012 at 5:03 PM
I love this…how you feel and think about yourself. Wish I could feel the same..Guess I have a few years to go to accept my “flaws and all” and sing it out loud!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:37 AM
Thanks Jey… When you do, you may not even know it… I hope mine doesn’t go away.
Aina Balagtas
June 2, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Stunning! Just like the lady behind it!😊
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Awww, thanks Aina.
Aina Balagtas
June 3, 2012 at 1:00 AM
😊ur welcome😊
russtowne
June 2, 2012 at 6:26 PM
I especially loved your last sentence!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:40 AM
Thanks Russ.
thejourn3y
June 2, 2012 at 6:49 PM
I love it! There is so much beauty in loving and accepting all there is that makes you YOU! Be blessed.
Jasmine
Thejourn3y.com
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:42 AM
Blessings to you too Jasmine. I need to visit you more often.
Kay
June 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Hey, really beautifully put, our imperfections are what make us who we are, unique. Also what we think of as an imperfection, to someone else is absolute perfection.
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:43 AM
Absolutely, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Thanks Kay.
StacyMichelle
June 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM
what an affirmation … that’s all right
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:44 AM
Hey Stacy, thanks.
Sassy Bizzness
June 2, 2012 at 9:02 PM
love the post beautiful but I would have to change my feet! I’d make them a size smaller to find shoes easier.
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Haha! I understand. Thanks.
mt
June 3, 2012 at 12:15 AM
Thanks for sharing! Here’s to Self love and affirmation
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 12:52 AM
I’ll drink to that. Cheers mt.
jmgoyder
June 3, 2012 at 12:15 AM
I noticed your liked heaps of my love story posts – THANK YOU!!
So now I am exploring your blog!
The Warming House
June 3, 2012 at 1:18 AM
This is quite simply – beautiful.
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 6:44 AM
Thank you.
The Warming House
June 3, 2012 at 3:10 PM
You’re quite welcome!
momwhearingloss
June 3, 2012 at 1:45 AM
That is so awesome – just love yourself the way you are!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 6:45 AM
Thanks… Yep.
melodylowes
June 3, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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The Wanderlust Gene
June 3, 2012 at 7:30 PM
What a wonderful time in your life (or self-awareness) to arrive at!
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 11:55 PM
I’m glad.
… Thanks
The Wanderlust Gene
June 4, 2012 at 1:57 PM
legionwriter
June 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Sorry, that was supposed to say I’d give myself hair.
I’d also give myself smaller thumbs do my iPhone doesn’t make so many typos.
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 11:54 PM
Haha! you’re funny.
Deborah Avila
June 3, 2012 at 7:49 PM
I believe I feel as you so, i like me in every sense~ Wonderful post! You’re beautiful !~Deborah
shianwrites
June 3, 2012 at 11:53 PM
Thanks Deborah. It is a beautiful place to be.
jolynproject
June 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Congrats for reaching that moment. I’ve had moments but never quite fully this moment. I know one day I will.
beckydancer
June 4, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Reblogged this on this curious universe and commented:
I found this post to be a beautiful representation of how I’ve started to feel about my body. It is so important to love the skin you’re in!
spilledcookies
June 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM
I love this!! I nominated you for the Illuminating Blogger Award!!
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Zhen Huang
June 5, 2012 at 12:00 AM
There are plenty of things that I want to change, but if I change too much then I wont be me anymore. Fallen autumn leaves is a great way of representing self beauty.
shianwrites
June 5, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Well said Zhen!
Change on the inside is worth more.
Author of Christian Comfort & Conversation
June 5, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Be content with you because their is only one of you. God makes no mistakes. You are beautiful and I never seen you before in person, but your heart I see with all these other beautiful souls that follow you each everyday. Your heart is beautiful and full of love Shian! Blessings friend.
A Woman After God’s Own Heart ♥
shianwrites
June 5, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Awww, thanks for all your beautiful words. Blessings to you.
Author of Christian Comfort & Conversation
June 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Welcome…you are going places young lady…embrace it.
joylevel
June 6, 2012 at 1:20 AM
oh my gosh, i love that. i think if i could choose i would want to be taller, since i am only 5 feet tall. but you know, we come in the package we are and it IS perfect. thank you for the reminder
shianwrites
June 6, 2012 at 6:26 AM
Cloches but very true… Thank you.
lilsterito
June 6, 2012 at 11:02 AM
nicely done
shianwrites
June 6, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Thanks baby Mickey.
Anne Sikes
June 6, 2012 at 8:59 PM
I’ve nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award! http://mylifeuncutalmost.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/awards-again-thank-you/
shianwrites
June 6, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Thank you Anne! It’s always great reading your work.
ManicDdaily
June 8, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Good for you! k.
shianwrites
June 8, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Thank you
Scott Mitchell
June 8, 2012 at 9:08 AM
I hope nothing changes. You’re perfect as you are! Why you think I stalk you so closely?
(love your writing too though)
Stay blessed my friend
shianwrites
June 9, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Haha! Writers give the best compliments. Thanks Scott.
PriConnects
June 8, 2012 at 9:45 AM
What a great post Shauna! The inner has to be beautiful and you have that. Much love, Pri
shianwrites
June 9, 2012 at 7:32 PM
Thanks Pri. Your statement means a lot.
Paul Johnson
June 8, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Beautifully written by a truly beautiful individual!
shianwrites
June 8, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Awww, thanks Paul!
sedrate
June 9, 2012 at 6:34 AM
You are beautiful, no need to change a thing! My aunt once had a fit at the hairdresser’s when she suggested dyeing my aunt’s hair to get rid of the greys. My aunt said “Absolutely not! I worked hard for each and every one of those grey hairs.”
shianwrites
June 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Wow, she’s standing in her truth. Love it… Thank you.
coffeepoweredmom
June 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM
That’s beautiful. A lesson for every person on this planet.
shianwrites
June 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM
Yup, you’re right. One of so many.
The "ME" Project
June 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM
That can be a wonderful side effect of aging! I had to have a MOLE removed, and it bummed me out! I love this body I walk around in-flaws and all.
shianwrites
June 10, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Yay!! Good for you. I really like the this side effect.
craftcrazygran
June 10, 2012 at 4:52 PM
this is wonderful! I understand what you mean, the bits of me that have gotten older the expected way I’m fine with. It’s old scarring I would want to fix and repair.
shianwrites
June 11, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Yup, you’re so right.
Susan B
July 5, 2012 at 8:02 PM
A friend of mine told an interested guy that she didn’t know if she was coming or going, life has been keeping her running and sometimes she felt out of control. He told her she was a “beautiful disaster” I love that!
shianwrites
July 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Haha! At times, we’re all beautiful disaster.