I am naked and alone in my bedroom. The lights are on. There's a full-length mirror in view. It's just me, coconut oil, and my favorite body cream. Eucalyptus + Spearmint fills the air. This really is "stress relief."
I put a little oil in the palm of my hand, add the body cream, and mix the two. Massage and moisturize my legs. Repeat. Massage and moisturize my hips and thighs. Repeat. I give attention and care to every part of this body. My body.
I feel my softness and succulent femininity. I feel nurtured. I feel me. No matter what the scale said that morning. In spite of the disapproving voices from within and with out, in these moments, I am beautiful and sultry.
I am quenched.
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I thought I needed to run and find somebody to love, but all I needed was some coconut oil. Don't worry about the small things. I know I can do all things. Mama always told me it would be alright. I thought I needed the rush, but there was never enough. All I needed was some coconut oil. Don't worry about the small things. I know I can do all things. Mama always told me that, and she was right...It's a party over here. -Lizzo
