Mirror Mirror
I never like the mirror... except for those that are bent just right so you look skinny.
But after this week+ of binging, the mirror is my enemy. It reflects a truth that I cannot alter.
I don't know why I continue to search there. Is this some hope that stems from positive thinking, or is it a self-inflicted punishment for my crime?
All I know is that when I look into the mirror, I have to look away.
posted by Christi Nielsen at 6:19 PM
12 Comments:
I don't know you. I have only been readin you blog for a couple of months. But when I see you, I see a beutiful woman who is talented, stunning, thoughtful........ but overweight never comes to mind. I'm not going to say you are too hard on yourself, I'm sure you hear that all the time. I think that there are several things about my self that cause me equal grief. But I will leave you with a quote (because I love quotes and am not well spoken according to most).
"I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you."
- Bill Withers
Have a good evening.
LOL... I should proof my post before hitting Publish. Damn typos!! :)
Hey Christi, I tried to post on the previous entry--I loved that photo of you.
I liked the bill withers quote: it IS much better to look at the world through a window. That is, if you're trying to see the world. If you're trying to see your own ass, a mirror is better--a window would be no good at all.
But that gives me a silly idea. How about if you hold the world up to the mirror and stick your ass up to the window? That way you completely mix up your perspective and maybe see some truth.
And isn't that what you're looking for? The truth?
Let's all try it this week, shall we? Just for fun. If you're too scared, maybe you could do it when you know no one will see, or you could leave your clothes on if you wish. I'm not sure about how to hold the world up to the mirror though...
Mirrors and pictures are both depressing for me. Isn't it horrible. Why can't we just be happy when we look in the mirror? And I often wonder, will it change even if I do lose the weight? Or will I always be unhappy with what I see?
Gosh, I think that you look soo pretty in these photos!
christi
i am still here
still reading
still relating
still hoping that one day - someday - i too will like what i see in the mirror.
i am also still appreciating your talent. your wit. your honesty and mostly - your beauty.
all my best.
Less and less, I fear the mirror.
I don't weigh any less than I used to.
yup, I tend to look at my booty every day with a mirror. And I doubt I will even lose enough weight to make it what I want.
Thank you for your support, thoughtful words, and quotes. They are greatly appreciated. We all know that it's up to us to change our thinking.
I'm trying!!
Me, i confront the mirror and the image inside it...and have fun. Dance...make fun of yourself. Ligthen the situation, the more you can laugh at yourself, in my opinion, the more you can stand yourself.
I think you are beautiful.
ahh we all see empty part of the glass in the mirror. we all have bad sides, but what about confronting yourself in a better way while looking at yourself?
I think that that will make a lot more self confidence, when we are outside. just try to find your good points to remember. and find your own motto.
and christi your site is pretty good, there is nothing worthless.
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