Tag Archives: anxious

The Now

We dwell on the past. We worry about the future. But really, we only have now. Now is the only thing we can be sure of. And life is made of a bunch of “nows” for as long as we … Continue reading

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Gate Keeper

At a certain point, I realized I am the gatekeeper to my own peace. I’m the gatekeeper to my own energy, and I can control the energy I bring to each day. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments … Continue reading

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How To Prevent Discomfort from Escalating into Distress

Change the scene. If you catch yourself spiraling — you can’t seem to catch your breath, you’re feeling anxious or you’re having trouble focusing — find a way to snap out of it. “Go outside, go to the bathroom, call … Continue reading

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The Prince of Peace

How have you experienced God’s peace in the midst of a difficult situation? Which aspect of God in Isaiah 9:6 do you most need today? Why? God of peace, when I’m anxious and fretting about many things, help me to turn … Continue reading

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Anchored

 For the past 20 years, I have journaled almost daily. I collect beautiful notebooks, especially ones with butterflies. In January 2019, I bought one and opened it and found no lines upon which to write. I realized it was a … Continue reading

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