Alamo mentioned Robbins and one thing I learned from Tony is that our emotions have a message for us. They are the body's way of communicating to us.
The message of fear is to be prepared. "Here there be tigers." Get set. Prepare yourself. Be ready.
I greatly appreciate your reinforcement of that message, and your wise counsel to have a back-up plan.
These boards are my back-up plan. My new friends and family are my back-up plan.
And fun is the path I'm on!
It's not quite the landscape that I pictured would be surrounding me, but I am definitely having fun.
Between preparing for the worst and looking for the best, as often as possible, I am remembering to breathe, be neutral, remember the things that are most important, and rise above the drama.
God I would love to just reach out and hug you right now. You have really made my day!
You have given me both encouragement and practical directions.
