Once upon a time, there was a couple in their mid-twenties who had been married for a little over two years. The husband went out to local taverns with his friends at least once per week. He often did not come home until 3:00 or 4:00 am. This was back in 1991, long before cell phones.
I've often wondered how my life might have been different had I not been born with a heightened sense of anxiety. Your post made me wonder, do I really have a higher sense of anxiety, or do I have a lower tolerence for uncomfortable feelings? Hmmmmm...
In any case, years of living with anxiety has taught me two things: 1) 99% of the stuff I worry about turns out just fine in the end, and 2) If I can resist the urge "take control" by immediately jumping on problems, they often resolve themselves without me doing a thing. Maybe I have gotten better at sitting with those uncomfortable feelings. : ) Thanks, Geva!
I've often wondered how my life might have been different had I not been born with a heightened sense of anxiety. Your post made me wonder, do I really have a higher sense of anxiety, or do I have a lower tolerence for uncomfortable feelings? Hmmmmm...
In any case, years of living with anxiety has taught me two things: 1) 99% of the stuff I worry about turns out just fine in the end, and 2) If I can resist the urge "take control" by immediately jumping on problems, they often resolve themselves without me doing a thing. Maybe I have gotten better at sitting with those uncomfortable feelings. : ) Thanks, Geva!
I love this. Yes, sometimes inaction is the best action. Thanks for reading.
Love this. “Feelings aren’t facts and they don’t last forever!” Indeed!❤️
Thank goodness, right???
Well said. I enjoy the “realness” and practical application of your posts!
Thank you!