Greetings Dear Reader,
It was kind of you Carrie to respond with such open
admission. I want to take a moment to “answer
the pepperoni” on your behalf. I have
been privileged to befriend people with anxiety of various levels during my
life. It is difficult to truly
understand what these friends go through to function.
I do not, however, have to understand to be
understanding. It costs nothing to be
patient and kind when someone struggles with choices or even being with
people. It takes nothing to be
understanding and learn what a person needs to cope with an anxious situation.
I wonder why we do not see that this too is a part of the uniqueness
of humans. I would have it that no one
felt fear in any situation. Further I
would that all humans were free from anything that hinders their joy in
life. Since that is not yet the case
with us, I would that we learn that we learn that we can cast out fear in
others.
Love crushes fear. Taking
the time to show love and patience with those who fight anxiety can create safe
spaces for them to deal with it. They
may never permanently win the fight.
Then again, I have not overcome all my challenges either.
When we face that the anxiety in others is an opportunity
for us to be loving and kind we gain great ground. I must be good and kind to anyone who fights
this fight. I must be vigilant in
learning what helps them fight and win.
Thank you Dear Reader Carrie for the gentle reminder.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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<3 Thank you.
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