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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Thick Skin

Most women desire to have soft feet. My feet are callused from running. I used to routinely scrape the thick skin off my callused feet so I, too, would have soft skin. However, my feet would hurt the next day when I ran, and the calluses came back within a few days.
Calluses—thick skin that develops as a reaction to pressure and friction—are the body’s way of defending itself. It isn’t aesthetically pleasing, but it’s functional. The best way to deal with calluses is to reduce the cause—the pressure and friction. However, if we can’t make changes, or don’t desire to make changes—then it’s best to leave the protective calluses alone.
I don’t want to stop running, so I have learned some ways to care for my feet. First of all, I have accepted that my feet are not going to look or feel like that of a non-runner. I buy shoes that are a bit bigger to give my feet room to expand as my mileage increases. Since dry, cracked feet are not helpful, I moisturize my feet daily and give myself foot rubs to increase circulation. And finally, I no longer file my calluses down—instead I admire their thickness.
If you have developed a ‘thick skin’—a mental toughness due to pressure or trauma—don’t be in a hurry to get rid of it. If you want to stop whatever is causing the pressure and friction, that’s fine—but don’t just scrape away your protective coating. Nurture yourself. Don’t neglect to care for the parts that are traumatized. Yet, keep the thick insulation that prevents further damage. Although not aesthetically pleasing, it is functional. Accept it as your personal shield of armor.   

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