Isn't it amazing how when it comes to your physical appearance people become like mirrors with opinions!!
All my life I've been either 'too fat' or 'too thin' mostly 'too fat'. The most blatant comment I ever got was 'Oh my God, you are so huge, arent you doing anything about it?!', this from a guy that probably had a 38 inch waist!!!!
I've realized that people notice the slightest changes, it beats me how well tuned their powers of observation are. I've become accustomed to 'you've put on weight', 'gosh if you fall dont expect us to carry you', even people I barely know have something to say about the way I look and its not always complimentary!
There was a time when it mattered and I lost 20 kilos drastically and it made me close to being anorexic! What dawned on me later on is that words are like sharp swords that pierce right into the heart... thats really sad... Its hurtful and cruel and can do serious damage to someone
Thankfully - I have ceased to care what people think and say. What amazes me is that the ones who comment on the way I look have pretty serious physical flaws which I wouldnt dare to point out - its just not me to do that
I also realised that I am not stereotypical and I dont ever want to be like everyone else. Life would be way too boring that way; being different makes me unique and if I want to be fat or thin its up to me.
Personally - I like what I see and as long as I dont scream in fear when I look at myself in the mirror - this is the way I'm going to stay.
God may have asked us to look after the bodies He gave us, but He never said we should idolise or worship them...
miramaze
Lovely post !
I also think We are mirrors for each other. What we cannot or refuse to own in ourselves we project onto others. Interesting isn't it that when you point a finger at someone there are 3 fingers pointing back at you
You are a unique and beautiful soul .. there is noone else like you on this planet and there will mever ever be . "Thankfully - I have ceased to care what people think and say. " well done !!!
I have learned to love my body as it is - 52kilos or 80 kilos.. I've started to say " Thank you .. I love you " on a regular basis .
Lots of love to you
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