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Reborn as something better...?
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Ok, I'm atheist.
So I don't really believe in a "god" or a higher spiritual being or reincarnation in any form.
[no offense to anyone]

Lately though, I've met many people with different religions. They all told me that i will go to hell of that "god" will punish me blah, blah, blah.
And while hearing this one of them mentioned reincarnation. And lately I've been wondering about this...
Ok this is going to get kinda confusing so please don't stop reading yet :D

First off, i'm really self-conscious...but not to a point where I'm obsessing over it, but i cant help but want to know how girls perceive me.
Well yea, I was thinking of what "if" reincarnation was real, and when i die, i wished that i came back as a really good looking person...I know, sounds almost crazy.

My self-conscious problem has actually gotten me to wish that i die and come back as someone good looking...I feel so stupid for typing this...but its true. Deep inside, i wish I was good looking...
I almost want to give up being atheistic and pray that reincarnation was real!!! But I guess i'll never know until i die.. Is it normal to wonder?
Do you think it's normal?
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This_charming_man (22513)
2009-04-30 05:58:37
i think that most people would choose to be better looking if they could. but to try to believe in something just because it is how you would like the universe to work, is obviously not a rational perspective, but is it normal? i would have to say yes, but that is no excuse to entertain the thought for any longer.

yours sincerely
A. Atheist
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SemiDolly (22210)
2009-04-30 15:25:51
it's only human to wonder! (i think even christians think about reincarnation/ vice versa every once in a while)

as for the other thing, it's easier said than done, and it's been said a lot, but be more confident! you can probably think about a time where you had a fearless streak and got good reactions from it
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psycstudent (24545)
2009-06-22 07:28:30
It's normal to dream but be careful what you wish for. Many people dream about being good looking, rich or famous, most of are not. We think the grass is greener on the other side but it isn't necessarily. Better to make a happy life with what you have than let it slip away wishing for things you don't have. Be proud of who you are, your obviously intelligent just a little self doubting. My dad says there is an old sock for every old boot - in other words - you will find someone for you - you don't have to be a great looking person - focus on your other qualities to attract someone - confidence is a really attractive quality - work on it - force yourself to do things and risk rejection - it wont kill you - and most importantly focus on other people, really pay attention to them - this will get rid of your self-consciousness because you cannot think about them and yourself at the same time.
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RemorseCode (25325)
2009-07-14 00:15:28
I agree with them that you should work on the self conciousness and be more comfortable with who you are. But I don't think you should altogether toss out the concept of reincarnation if you truly believe it. I suggest you take a few hours alone, truly think about it. Do you just want this to be prettier, or have you truly taken it to heart. I applaud people who find faith and salvation, probably because I can't. but anyway, consider it. If this is the thing for you, do it. I believe that it is folly to listen to either the preacher or the athiest. I believe that the only wise path is to listen to your heart and your mind. Each to his own, right?

But to believe in it because you want to look prettier? Think about it.
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Malfoy (29225)
2009-10-07 02:11:46
Being reborn as a hot guy? Makes total sense.
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