Self Love

26th post for #bloganuary (a WordPress event)


The Prompt: What is your favorite part about yourself?


What a strange question. Am I to dissect myself into different parts and judge them against each other? How does my left pinkie toe compare vs. the birthmark I have on my cheek? What are the criteria? I don’t think I’ve studied this subject before. I’m feeling wholly unqualified to properly execute this request.

So, I’m inclined to cheat on this one. Why not love my whole self? Why play favorites? If pressed, I guess I would have to say my brain/mind? After all, that’s what makes me me and not just a random sack of meat. But if you asked me to give up my left pinkie toe, I’d argue I’m better whole than in bits and pieces. So I’ll politely ask not to be dissected. At least not until I’m deceased, then take all my parts worth anything and give them to those in need. There most be someone needing a new left pinkie toe.


“Mockingbird” – originally published in Thirteen Words

Be well,

Monty


9 Comments

  1. CarolCooks2 says:

    Good response to the prompt Monty it made me smile and for that I thank you…I am still contemplating and ruminating on this prompt not an easy one 🙂

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    1. Monty Vern says:

      Thanks Carol. I’m happy to provide a smile. They are very valuable. Perhaps a smile should have been my answer…haha. Take care and good luck with the prompt!

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      1. CarolCooks2 says:

        Thank you, Monty I need luck maybe I’ll say smile…Ahhh a light bulb has just come on…:)

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  2. Ha ha. I love it. If I had to choose, I’d say my singing voice. But wait, you’re right! If I didn’t have ears, I wouldn’t be able to hear my voice sing.

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    1. Monty Vern says:

      Oh, Michelle! I’ve got to apologize for not applying to your comments. I’ve just discovered a whole set of comments (mostly yours) somehow in my spam box. I don’t know how it happened. I cherish your feedback and greatly appreciate all your reads and comments.

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      1. No problem Monty. I’m not sure why comments end up in spam sometimes. It has happened to me too.

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      2. Monty Vern says:

        I’m just glad I caught it!

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  3. Right? Definitely weird to pick just one favorite. I don’t want to discriminate against my other body parts. Then I would have to live with those parts being upset with me and God knows where that would lead.

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    1. Monty Vern says:

      Exactly. All we need is a vindictive little toe in our life constantly tripping us up.

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