lately, while practicing zazen, i’ve been really self-conscious about how far my gut sticks out. i’m trying to just let it be, but find that i’m sucking it in and that feels stiff and un-natural.

but when i just relax, i swear it looks like i’m three months pregnant!!! i don’t think that’s what they had in mind when they talk about the ‘zen pot belly’ you get when you practice zazen. oh well... just wanted to get my feelings out on this in hopes that it will help me let go of these self-judgmental thoughts.