Oh Joy!
Still studying psych notes. I’m researching defense mechanisms now. =]
Let me just say something right quick here; never compare yourself to other people. Do that, and you’ll always find faults in yourself. Be happy with who you are, what you are, and how you look. God made you the way you are on purpose. And God don’t make no junk. I’ve decided to stop caring about the way I look. I mean, I’m not going to start going places looking like a bum (although some people would argue that I already do =P), but I’m just going to stop freaking out if my hair looks bad, or whether I’m impressing this person or stuff like that. All my life I’ve tried to get everyone I meet to like me. And I’ve succeeded. But that’s more because I’m afraid of rejection by anybody. I’m going to stop that today. I’m going to stop worrying about how I look while I’m eating, or how I walk, or how I sound when I speak. I’m not going to care anymore. I’m the way I am for a reason, and I’m not going to change for anybody. So go ahead, form your opinions of me, I won’t let it get to me. I was never the “cool” guy growing up, and I never had many friends until I got high school. Maybe that’s why I care about the comments people make about me. Maybe that’s why I get so attatched to people I meet. I care about them, even if they don’t seem to return the favor. Sometimes that hurts, but you know what? I’m not going to care anymore. I’m giving that all up to God. If you’re dealing with similar problems, I suggest you do the same. People will always judge you, but God won’t. He doesn’t care if you’re fat or skinny, whether you’re illiterate or literate, whether you’re Mexican, or black, or Cuban, or white, or Asian, He doesn’t care if your teeth are messed up, or whether you have acne, or whether you struggle with assortments of crap on a daily basis. This is life, and we have to press on, even when things get rough. But God’s always there to help us through our junk (in the trunk?). Don’t forget that.
Thanks for your time,
~Ritz
P.S.: all of our computers have mustaches. @_@
*High 5* My favorite post so far.
I totally agree with not caring about how ya ‘walk, talk, act’ or whatever. We could miss out big on opportunities for God to use our personalities to draw someone near him or make someone feel at ease with themselves.
yea man!!
to some i may seem like i STRESS over how others interpret me, but i definitely DON’T. While there is nothing wrong with priding yourself with the way u look & stuff, that shouldn’t define who you are, nor should it be a priority.
i came to this realization as well a couple months ago!
GO US!
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You know Ritz that for a young man you sure know more about letting GOD take care of HIS creations than most your age or older.
As I get to know you better the more I like you…HAHAHA…:)
Talk to you very soon. Tell mom I send her my love.
Much love and many blessings,