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MajestyJo · 08-14-2013, 05:58 AM

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

You are reading from the book Food for Thought

Rationalizing

We compulsive overeaters are experts at making excuses for taking the line of least resistance. Before we entered this program, we could always find a reason for eating. How many times did we say, "Just one little bite can't possibly hurt"?

It is hard to say no to ourselves and to other people, even though we may realize that saying yes would be hurtful to our health or our integrity. We think up reasons for going along with what other people want us to do, rather than "rocking the boat" by standing up for what we know to be essential for our recovery.

Often we convince ourselves by rationalizing that all is well when it is not. Our emotional and spiritual health requires that we examine honestly our behavior and our relationships. When they are not right, we need to take action to correct them.

By Your light, may I see clearly.

Because of the abuse in my family, I felt like I had to justify my reason for being, my choices, and my thoughts. I lived my life through others, and when I came into recovery, it was one of the biggest defects of character, along with rationalization.

I really like the last line. I pray for clarity and self awareness daily, not just about food, but in all things in my life.

08-14-2013, 05:58 AM	#14
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,085	Wednesday, August 14, 2013 You are reading from the book Food for Thought Rationalizing We compulsive overeaters are experts at making excuses for taking the line of least resistance. Before we entered this program, we could always find a reason for eating. How many times did we say, "Just one little bite can't possibly hurt"? It is hard to say no to ourselves and to other people, even though we may realize that saying yes would be hurtful to our health or our integrity. We think up reasons for going along with what other people want us to do, rather than "rocking the boat" by standing up for what we know to be essential for our recovery. Often we convince ourselves by rationalizing that all is well when it is not. Our emotional and spiritual health requires that we examine honestly our behavior and our relationships. When they are not right, we need to take action to correct them. By Your light, may I see clearly. Because of the abuse in my family, I felt like I had to justify my reason for being, my choices, and my thoughts. I lived my life through others, and when I came into recovery, it was one of the biggest defects of character, along with rationalization. I really like the last line. I pray for clarity and self awareness daily, not just about food, but in all things in my life. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.