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Inner demons

Self-Talk in the Negative Fashion

I am more aware of negative talk in myself and others now that I'm changing myself from the inside out.  I do not mean disrespect but my negativity radar is in hyper-drive right now.

I have experienced 2 days of extreme compliments -- for me...I'm sure others get this on a daily basis but I do not so please let me continue to revel in it in this blog.  No worries; this Strawberry is not getting a big head. Believe me, there are too many "pins" around to pop my swelled head...as in last night!

He didn't mean to do it.  He wasn't trying to pop my bubble, in fact, it is an inside joke.  But the fact remains it was out there.  That bit of negativity and EUREKA, I had an epiphany of how these "stinkin' thinkin'"s get out in our heads.

Think about it: you are telling someone what a great day you had filled with ups and one remark can shoot you down.

Case in point: I was excited about the compliments I received the past 2 days about my appearance.  No one said "Wow, you are losing weight."  Instead they were about how great I'm looking.  Of course!  I'm feeling better so I'm taking more time on my appearance.  My shirts aren't tight on the bod, etc etc. I'm able to wear boots.

These boots are made for walkin'

 

  We know someone who will turn compliments around to insults. So when you give this person a compliment such as "your hair looks beautiful,"  they hear "yeah, not the usual tangled mess." I had mentioned once if I won a beauty make-over, they could be my plus one...thinking WHAT women on God's green planet wouldn't LOVE a make-over?  Instead I had to reassure her that no, she was very beautiful and her make-up is perfect and no, I'm not saying she should change.  Her inner talk is so far off the charts, I don't think NASA could find it.

So after detailing my 2 days of compliments, Hubby made the inside joke, "As opposed to the frumpy way you usually dress."  He was not saying it to bring me down; I know that.....and if he was "screw him!"  LOL  But those little jokes and tear downs even meaning them about someone else are still put-downs and put negative thoughts in our head, right?

Now don't get worried that you'll have to walk around on eggshells around me.  I'm made of tough stuff and Kaaaaa (my scale) reveals it each week; darn him! Nothing gets past Kaaa...including that bag of Chex Mix.  burp

So I'm wondering:  Am I able to change decades of negative inner talk to something more upbeat and positive?  2017 might be the year of Strawberry Enlightenment.

But Moana (that inner child of mine) wants to know if we can still be snarky?  ;)

Have a great weekend, Grainiacs.  Tomorrow I get on Kaaaaa- I do believe it will be a positive and enlightening experience!