What would you have others think of you, and does what they think really matter? Well, if you're ashamed to be seen as a fat person, which would be vanity. If you're afraid they laughing at you behind your back, that would be them just being rude and thoughtless. But, what if their comments aren't humorous? What if it's just their selfish concern for your welfare, and what the party of life would be like without you in it? And, what if you're happy with who and what you are? What if you really are an outgoing, fun loving, friendly, life of the party? I think you might ask yourself, now who's being selfish?
With Thanksgiving and Christmas at our doorstep, our personal appearance once again becomes a focal point for many. Is it really about how we look, or perhaps more about how we present ourselves? I've found that, like food, presentation is half the battle. Some may find it to be their cure all.
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