tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805773913508169467.post5861902399225005812..comments2023-07-01T08:10:01.384-07:00Comments on Becky Sampson's Weight Loss Inspirations: "Ridding ourselves of Negative Self Talk"Becky Sampsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06504661613466133304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805773913508169467.post-74556230907311741822011-01-15T21:29:51.738-08:002011-01-15T21:29:51.738-08:00Thanks for your comments, Becky. I appreciated you...Thanks for your comments, Becky. I appreciated you pointing out that I was riding on myself pretty hard that night. I have a lot of confidence in a lot of different areas, and I am not usually one to be found dragging around my lower lip and tripping on it in general. I prefer to be enthusiastic and grateful for a great life with a LOT of great people and great things in it! I like to be a happy person, not a downer. However, you were correct in your observation. It is in mixed company that self-doubt raises its ugly head and chews on my pantleg, and I battle the "Ghosts of Rejections Past." It is very, very difficult, when one's dating life is like a desert scene in an old west movie, to NOT pin the blame on oneself. And that's not dumping on myself, it is simply a fact. It has been about 15 years since I have had what you could call a "dating relationship" or a "boyfriend." Taking your brother out for an evening was the first time I've been out with any guy in any capacity, dating or casual, in over three years. There's this demon in my head that rampages around wearing a T-shirt that reads, "Men Don't Want Me," on the front and "Why Do I Bother?" on the back, and truly, I'm quite tired of it and would really like to slay it, but I must admit, I don't know how! I've been trying for several years to get rid of it, but it always comes back, raining on my mental parade. My dearest friends can tell you I've come a long way in a lot of ways when it comes to my attitude about being single in general, which is a big improvement from where I was at ten years ago. I was so desperate it was really damaging my relationship with Heavenly Father, and I finally called a halt to the madness by developing a profound sense of gratitude for where I am and the blessings it has brought me. But this particular demon still comes to the fore, and I'd like to banish it once and for all, so that dang it, I radiate that inner sense of confidence, along with my usual zest for life, in one complete package!<br /><br />Kimthemeese2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13451039693050934207noreply@blogger.com