Am I going crazy? Is it just my mind, or is it real?

Question

Let me preface by saying that I do know the power of suggestion, and everything that goes with it, but to be honest, this is a thought that has been growing and growing until it was verbalized by a 'reader'.

Here goes. I am a very cute Latin female who has really risen up from pretty much nothing. I had to drop out of school in the 7th grade because my mom died and my step dad left my sister and me. I've worked hard and have achieved a lot. I now hold a very high position in my field, own my own home and four high-end cars (okay, make that three high-end cars, and a regular one) all paid for. I have one son, two dogs, a cat and fish. Again, not that I want to harp on it, I just want to make it clear, I am considered very pretty. So, I think I should be happy, right? I am not. Everything seems to be cursed. I mean little things - if someone admires one of my cars, within a couple of days I get a flat. Someone told me my home was beautiful and yesterday the ceiling in the dining room sprang a leak and a huge chunk fell off. Trust me, these are only a couple of examples because I know that I will run out of space soon. My relationship with my son sucks, regardless of what I try. He is a good kid, no drugs, no alcohol, good grades, but he is so rude. In any case, my point is the following. I've always felt that people in the community in which I lived envied me (women especially). And although I have three or four GOOD long-time girl friends, they too have told me this. I've been talked about constantly (supposedly I've slept around [untrue] to get where I'm at, and other such silliness. Once, I heard I was actually an exotic dancer) and so on. Anyway, yesterday my cousin took me to a person who reads cards. Although I am not a "believer", I am desperate. Without me having said ANYTHING (i wanted her to 'prove' herself) she told me that daggers of envy are ruining my life. I felt like crying. Anyway, she said she could fix it for a few hundred dollars - and I am almost tempted to try it. What are some thoughts on this? Could something like this (having bad things happen because of others' envy) actually be real?

Answer 1

forget the cards, i've been there with the exotic dancer crap circulating etc. This is jealousy and if it was worth investigating you'll find it's one or two very manipulative women in your neighbourhood doing this and spreading rumors. I had no money to realy speak of, it is what they "thought" i had, plus the fact that their men looked at me alot (which i ignored, when i even knew) and would make comments to them or other guys, knowing these women were listening. The only reason i found out, was because one of the congregation ( as i reffered to them), told an outragous story about me to the wrong person, a dime was dropped to the cop shop and i was arrested, well didn't all hell break loose, as person by person got questioned, everyone of them terrified and talked it came down to these 2 women. In turn the charges were filed against them, and they were so lucky i calmed down, before i sued their ***'s off, for i was so angry that i was ready to put them and their kids in the street without a cent. What is happening to your possessions is merely coincidental, wear and tear, there time to fall apart, as for the tires, only examination can say, worn treads maybe? No one can jinx you without, having it come back 3 fold if you believe in that stuff, but don't waste your time and money. If it's bothersome enough, your in a good position to move, could be time anyway. But as hard as it is, ignore it. Life has a way of coming back on ppl like them.

Answer 2

It sounds to me like you have spent your adult years being very focused on looking good and possessing nice things. Perhaps now you're beginning to realize that despite being attractive, having a nice house, and 4 expensive cars (oops, 3 and a normal one), that you're unhappy.

You don't mention your son's father or a husband.
You don't mention family relationships.
You don't mention life outside of working towards purchasing material things and being beautiful.

You think you should be happy when your life lacks meaning! I'm sorry you've had to bring yourself up from nothing and you think you deserve riches, material wealth, and beauty, but those things don't make a person happy and fulfilled.

Don't spend the money on a card reader. Take the money you'd pay her and invest in a therapist for you and your son. Get your relationship with your son on track and perhaps your therapist can help you find the true meaning of happiness.

Life isn't about riches and fancy cars and huge bank accounts, it's about connections and relationships. It's about making the world a better place while you're still here. Stop focusing on yourself and what people think of you and start focusing on the stuff that really matters.

Answer 3

From your writing, you sound like an intelligent young woman with deeply felt emotions. Surely, you must know that nobody -- not even a tarot card reader -- can "fix it for a few hundred dollars."

Your feelings are real. The blatherings of a tarot card reader are not. If you feel like you are unhappy and that your life is out of your control, perhaps you should consider private counseling with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable revealing your true self, or joining a support group with other women who are going through experiences similar to your own.

No, bad things don't happen to you because of other people's envy. You have chosen your friends. If they're saying negative untruths about you, then maybe they're not really your "friends," in the genuine sense.

Friends who are filling you with negative energy are poison to your soul. Look for more positive people to let into your life.

I truly wish you the best, and that you will be able to find your inner happiness on your personal life path.

Answer 4

You and I both Know that , if there is a God ,, And he does exist ,, then almost anything is posable ,, But don't pay the for the cards,, unless you get to take them home , If all she's going to give you is what she sees on them ,,, take the two hundred dollars and give it to your son , and ask him what he thinks ,, AND THEN BELIEVE HIM ,,, the miracle will come from god ,

Answer 5

you might want to look up the word vain. Everyone has stuff happen in their lives, look around at others and you might notice. Listen better too, if you can.