The Power of the Spoken Word

     I have never been a big woman, and I seriously mean that. I have a small 5 ft. frame and look like I am shorter than that. I have a healthy body weight, and I think I have a good level of fitness. I eat great, and exercise almost daily. Within the last year I went from a size 2 to a size 4. Most people didn't notice the difference. This morning I encountered a woman that did, and  in a very odd way she made reference to my weight gain and my new size. Is that only in America that a size four is fat? I allowed that comment to bother me, and that bothered me even more than the comment itself. That comment was like sepsis, it starts slowly but it could be deadly. The vector injected its toxin this morning and I chose to become the carrier for the whole day.
     I am using my blog not to vent anger, because the damage didn't go that far, but to remind my friends and myself about the power of the spoken word. There is a quote that I like that says "we see things not the way they are, but the way we are". It is amazing how sometimes we believe that we have the right to intrude into someone else's life and give unwanted advice. There is an air of arrogance when we give an opinion and immediately assumed they we are correct. Do we have to say everything that comes to mind and make a fool of ourselves?  Is it worth it to risk a relationship because we wanted to express our opinion?

    I am a believer that our body is our temple and we should preserve it and cherish it. Can we tell people how how to protect their temple? No, because everyone will do that the way they find appropriate, and fitting to their lifestyle. Just be mindful of the power of the words, since they are like a loaded weapon. Do you want to use it to protect, or to kill? The choice is yours, so are are the consequences.

   From my instant Karma book I will share some thoughts with you:
         1) avoid adopting other's negative behavior
         2) surround yourself with inspiration
         3) have no doubts
         4) give confidence to others
         5) teach by example
         6) make it a point to be happy where you are
   An from my heart - love yourself, even when the world hates you. Next time I see this woman, I will  pause and tell her how great she looks.

   Just as a final thought, she probably meant phat which means wonderful and terrific. What do you think? Am i being too positive? Oh, well I have to say that in positive energy I am a plus size and proud of it.