Unfortunately, most of us have become disconnected from this ideal. In the absence of conscious intent, we have reverted to the programs in our unconscious minds. Without the soul s awareness, we gravitate to the weight that is most comfortable on an unconscious level. There are many reasons why a person would unconsciously want to be either overweight or underweight. We have more experience with the reasons why people want to be overweight.
Many families use eating as a way to entertain themselves and feel good.
In these cases, food is a way to relieve stress and, of course, modern life can be stressful. It is understandable that these people have to eat a lot. From a more soulful perspective, eating is a joyful part of our experience, but only to the degree that it also nurtures the body. Carrying extra weight can provide protection for a person who has an unconscious desire to keep other people at a distance. People who have been abused or hold feelings of inadequacy may have this unconscious desire.