Like wonderful Mr. Rogers, I believe what's inside matters most. Inner beauty radiates from the soul through the eyes. But honoring the body also has value. Feeling strong and vibrant supports our self-esteem.

Each of us has a natural body type—called somatotypes. Based on the work of psychologist William Sheldon, the three primary types are: mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph. These traits shape how we build muscle, store fat, and respond to movement.

The mesomorph is a celebration of strength: broad shoulders, narrow waist, solid frame, and the ability to gain muscle with ease.

The ectomorph is willowy and delicate—think Olive Oyl. Long limbs, slim hips, and a model-like silhouette.

The endomorph carries more softness—curvy, generous in hips and thighs, shaped like a spoon.

Many of us are lovely blends: a meso-ecto cone shape that gains weight in the upper body, or a meso-endo pyramid with fullness in the hips and thighs.

Whatever your shape, your body is a story worth honoring. Like a flower blooming in its own shape, every body holds beauty unique to its design. As Gwendolyn Brooks wrote, “Each body has its art.”

And as Henry David Thoreau once said, “Good for the body is the work of the body and good for the soul is the work of the soul, and good for either is the work of the either.”