Alysia, our husbands could be twins, and you and I sound very similar. I yearn for security, and feel quite vulnerable right now after the beating our 401Ks and jobs have taken lately. My husband is a natural optimist and while he worries, he always sees the ways that say things will be ok. I have an anxiety disorder, and feel like I'm always focused on what could go wrong. I hate feeling that way and am working hard to change it.
Virginia, your words are wonderful. You are an example of grace in action. I think that knowing one's purpose on the earth is such a powerful thing. You mention that you learned to change your thought patterns -- was self-pity something you did feel in the beginning? Was this growth over time for you?
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Alysia, our husbands could be twins, and you and I sound very similar. I yearn for security, and feel quite vulnerable right now after the beating our 401Ks and jobs have taken lately. My husband is a natural optimist and while he worries, he always sees the ways that say things will be ok. I have an anxiety disorder, and feel like I'm always focused on what could go wrong. I hate feeling that way and am working hard to change it.
Virginia, your words are wonderful. You are an example of grace in action. I think that knowing one's purpose on the earth is such a powerful thing. You mention that you learned to change your thought patterns -- was self-pity something you did feel in the beginning? Was this growth over time for you?
March 12, 2009 - 8:22amThis Comment
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