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Posted July 2nd, 2014 by Anais

hello dear Gloria and translators,
may you help me understand the first sentence here: 'One way might be to draw yourself up sharp'

You can check the whole context:
One way might be to draw yourself up sharp and understand that frequent hurt feelings can be like soaking in a hot bath too long or too often and may well be self-indulgent. A bath has its place, yet your soaking in it again and again is not likely its place.

Thanks,
Anaïs

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Hi Anais~ While waiting for

On July 2nd, 2014 Charles Fi... says:

Hi Anais~ While waiting for Gloria's final word, to draw yourself up means to stand up straight, and to do it sharp means to do it suddenly. The picture would be of that bodily gesture you make when you get a sudden realization or impression, when the light bulb flashes on, when you say, "Whoa!"

In case you're not familiar, "whoa!" is the command you use to stop a horse and is a common expression now among the young where us older folks would have said "Wow!" Both involve straightening up the back and pulling the head and shoulders back. It's a momentary gesture because you can't really hold it for long. It usually is meant to indicate astonishment. Really old people would likely have said, "Whoa, Nellie!", Nellie being the name of a horse.

Thanks a lot for this very

On July 3rd, 2014 Anais says:

Thanks a lot for this very complete answer! I think I will find a way to express it now as you made it clear to me.
@nais

Thank you, beloved Anais,

On July 3rd, 2014 Gloria Wen... says:

Thank you, beloved Anais, for asking your question. And you, beloved Charles, for answering so quickly and clearly. God bless you both.