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Old 09-06-2007, 02:56 AM   #13 (permalink)
Chado2423
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As said before some people are oblivious...

But think about this in terms of thoughts and beliefs... If you've read any of the intention articles you should be aware that in a way your thoughts create situations like this...

Obviously you are concerned about how thin you are... this concern of being thin is attributable to what you say is a curse rather than a blessing. Therefore when someone comments on your appearance, whether or not it was intentionally offensive makes no difference, because you have already pre-supposed that any comment about that particular aspect of yourself would be hurtful. I know that's alot and probably doesn't sound very empathetic, but it is the greater reality of dealing with our thoughts and beliefs, developing that awareness that matters. If instead you were happy or happier, or content with being thin, you may not have been hurt by this comment, but rather laughed it off, and taken it less personally. Or supposing you didn't care what anyone thought about your weight, you'd have brushed off such a comment, or even better never attracted it into your life in the first place. I once heard a saying that states "We are only offended by the comments we want to be offended by." When I first heard that I wanted to puke. But I really though about it, and now I see how true it is. Don't judge yourself for how thin you are, and less people will judge you for it too, or at the very least you won't be as hurt by it when they do.

This is my personal advice, which may or may not be helpful, take what parts of it help you in your life, and disregard the rest.

--Chad[/QUOTE]

btw, I don't suggest EFT like the person above me does... instead I'd suggest you'd try to weigh the issue using intellect and mental questions and answers to redevelop a new thought pattern, to rekindle feelings of self worth from within, WITHOUT having to rely on any external technique. But that's just my suggestion.

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