Posted by 64bowtie on September 21, 2005, at 4:53:40
In reply to i hate the way i am:(, posted by kerria on September 13, 2005, at 9:09:18
You really need a hug...
((((((((((kerria)))))))))),
Can you locate the feelings surrounding your internal torment and conflict??? Do you feel expectations that are not being met??? Do you feel obligated in ways you can't live up to??? Aren't these only opinions??? Do you own these opinions???
If I quoted the Roman, Epictitus, who pointed out, "The Few (rich & powerful) control the many (us) by opinion!" Don't you see or feel that those around us that are afraid of us might try to control us 'by opinion' toooo???
So, are these (negative) opinions yours or someone elses??? Also, what are the consequences of ignoring the opinions of these nasty and meddling un-friends and un-loving loved ones??? Isn't the absence of all that stress you're putting yourself through, worth something???
You are worth more to yourself than all this pain... Trust that we have all been there from time to time, and that we made it and you will toooo...
Rod
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thread:554599
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