Lesson #21

Lesson #21: Anxiety - I started having anxiety when I was teacher (yes, a teacher...for a very SHORT period in my life :)). It is now more of a repressed memory :p Although in retrospect it was a good life experience, during that time I felt awful, physically and mentally. I literally made myself sick with anxiety. Once I "retired" from teaching, I learned to let go a little bit. I learned to accept that I couldn't be perfect. I learned to not fight things beyond my control. But I still had some anxiety in the next few jobs I had. Mostly, it was an extremely uncomfortable, constant feeling in my chest.

I've learned to get rid of my anxiety. Here is my secret on how to get rid of it...wait for it...

GOD. The secret is God. It's really amazing how even when I am stressed at work...that I no longer have the anxiety attacks. It's actually an awesome feeling to not have the anxiety. This is not to say that I don't have bad days...this I do, but it's different when you don't feel like your chest is going to explode. I've learned that no matter how much you want to do things your way - you are not in control - God is.

Throughout 2010 (and it's only the beginning) I have gone through soooo many emotions, even on a daily basis...but what hasn't returned is my anxiety. Knowing that God is in control of my life brings a peace to me; a comforting peace.

"...if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace." Romans 8:6