Tag Archives: anxiety

You Think Change is Hard? Consider the Biggest Change in History. Luke 24:45.

Change is hard. They say the most stressful times are times of change. Moving, graduating, beginning a new job, getting married, having children—no matter how wonderful, each of these changes is stressful. If they all happen within a short period of time, the stress may become anxiety. Losing a spouse is an even more difficultContinue reading “You Think Change is Hard? Consider the Biggest Change in History. Luke 24:45.”

1 (800) TAX-1040: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOLD MUSIC. Isaiah 31:17.

Yesterday I spent 45 minutes on hold, waiting for a customer service representative to pick up my call to the IRS. Finally a man answered, told me his name and agent number, and then we were disconnected. Though I did not want to, I called back. After a 30-minute wait, a woman answered and sheContinue reading “1 (800) TAX-1040: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOLD MUSIC. Isaiah 31:17.”

I Blame My Friend’s Suicide on Facebook.

George was one of the smartest, funniest, most talented people I knew. He was a brilliant actor. He was an empath—he felt things deeply. He had been threatening to kill himself for several years; he had AIDS and had been close to death once and refused to get that sick again.  He had taken actingContinue reading “I Blame My Friend’s Suicide on Facebook.”

Great Achievements Do Not Happen in Wartime.

Are you stressed? Distracted? Pulled in too many directions? If so, you will not be able to achieve at your best. People do well with “some” stress. They say a little stress is good for you. I remember making my best charcoal drawing while furious about something I’ve long since forgotten. And I put asideContinue reading “Great Achievements Do Not Happen in Wartime.”

Is Fear a Factor?

Do you struggle with fear? What about fear’s minions: WORRY, ANXIETY, DREAD, PHOBIAS, and certain kinds of STRESS?  Familiar with those?  What can be done about fear?  Is fear up to you, or do you have no choice in the matter?  Moses commanded the people: “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified”Continue reading “Is Fear a Factor?”