tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425177380812042814.post2822778514497983261..comments2023-06-01T10:40:12.524-04:00Comments on Mercies and Musings: Bruised and Smoldering...........crownringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091550580924650465noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425177380812042814.post-68992134277297839362008-01-03T00:38:00.000-05:002008-01-03T00:38:00.000-05:00Ah Crown Ring-You know- you can write me anytime.....Ah Crown Ring-<BR/>You know- you can write me anytime..we can talk about some of these things. I know- from the health problems I have had- and you know I have some, that when I think of what our Savior went through- his life, his passion, his death, resurection, and the Atonement- I realize- that perhaps- the experiences that I have endured- or will yet endure- are nothing in comparison. There is always Help- and if one goes to the Savior, and the Heavenly Father- one can find peace, love, hope, charity.. and guidence.<BR/>Another thing I have learned- over the years through good therepy- after all- losing a piece of you- can cause you to be depressed, and feel sorry for yourself- and worry about whats ahead- I learned, (excuse my aweful grammar) that I only need to take it one day at a time. I am grateful to have this day- no matter what. To worry about the distant past, or the future- is a bit of a waste- for I many not have a future. Sure- I providentially prepare for the future- but I don't worry about it. I have today- and that is what is important right now. For me- I not only had Panic Attacks- but I also had paranoia. I couldn't walk through a mall without feeling everyones eyes on me. I would get dizzy.. light headed.. sick- and have to go find a phone and call someone to talk my way through it. I couldn't enter a nice restaurant- that had glass booth enclosers- without freaking out- I would drink- just to calm myself. It was bad. But you know- I can slowly take care of myself now-It is possible to control it. It was hard for me to perform on stage.. something I never had trouble with- but after going to a competition- that changed... I felt like I was being judged- not only by those whom I could see- but by those- whom I couldn't- beyond the curtain. The pressure was terrible. Now- I can work my way through it. Granted- I do take something for the stage fright now- it helps with anxiety. However, I know- and have confidence that its possible to do it. And the more I do it- the better. Shoot- the last concert I played in , last month- my hands were shaking so badly I didn't think I would make it- but I did. Perseverence.. the silly thing about it is this: No one else noticed it.<BR/><BR/>Yes, you are brused and smoldering.. but the Lord will heal you and bless you... look to him for your healing power, and strength.<BR/><BR/>As far as the person you are talking about- gently discuss it with him- he may not bite your head off. I would pray for him before that.. and find your strength. Ask the Spirit- if its right.<BR/><BR/>I hope you feel better soon CR.. and as I said- feel free to write me-- even if its to unburden yourself. <BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/>Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgang Amadeusamadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265730800407738085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425177380812042814.post-2361930263272849712007-12-28T12:12:00.000-05:002007-12-28T12:12:00.000-05:00Goodness. Sounds like how my life is going of late...Goodness. Sounds like how my life is going of late. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there. God is faithful.Solameaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869424956571944997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425177380812042814.post-80813690784992056752007-12-28T09:02:00.000-05:002007-12-28T09:02:00.000-05:00I hate these seasons when everything seems so dark...I hate these seasons when everything seems so dark. I think that hope is the only thing that can bring light into these dark times. Hope is a good thing to hold onto CR.. it doesn't make sense to our heads to hope but.. aaah.. what it can do for our hearts :)<BR/><BR/>Praying that God will comfort and encourage you today.<BR/><BR/>Blessings, Bobkc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.com