ベス・ロッデンさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ベス・ロッデンInstagram)「I first walked away from this climb on a cold spring night when I was 29 years old. Even at peak fitness and the height of my career, I didn't feel worthy enough to keep trying. I blamed my skinny arms and told myself I was a pansy for being scared of the top. I spent almost a decade believing those were true. Last weekend I came back with a kinder mind and at least fifteen pounds heavier. In every sense of the external view I was softer, weaker, and there were several (masked) children running around shooting each other loudly with sticks distracting me from being in "the zone." But somewhere along the way I realized that by bad mouthing my body and ability, I was only reinforcing the sad narrative that our worth decreases as our waist size increases. When I stood on top of the boulder, I couldn't believe how shocked and happy I was to actually do something that I couldn't do with a younger, lighter, seemingly stronger body. It just goes to show how ingrained in me, and our culture, body image issues are. And sadly, how ripe for shame the environment is. I hope it's no longer brave to see a picture of someone climbing in a sports bra with stretch marks instead of a six pack, but if it is, ask yourself where you learned what type of body was worthy and why? That question has been a game changer for me. Self love is always a work in progress for me (clearly with how surprised I was that I could actually do this problem) but it constantly amazes me how powerful it can be. Thanks putting up this beauty of a climb @randypuro // @outdoorresearch @metoliusclimbing @touchstoneclimbing @bluewaterropes @ospreypacks @skinourishment @clifbar @lasportivana」12月4日 3時26分