“Faith conquers fear.” I read these words tonight in a study I am doing called “Breaking Free from Fear”. As I reflected on this short and simple statement, something struck me: I believe that the statement is true, and yet, I have never really seen this truth actualized in my life. In my life, it … Continue reading “I Shall not be Afraid”
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Miserable Dread, Blissful Ignorance, or Graceful Optimism?
It doesn’t take much for me to become completely unraveled by fear. As you know, I have been fighting hard against this instinct for the past two and a half months throughout the course of my Braver Than Before journey. Fear is my greatest battle in life, and I have been struggling with irrational fear … Continue reading Miserable Dread, Blissful Ignorance, or Graceful Optimism?
Anxiety Symptoms: Those Tricky Tingles
Arm tingles. Do you get arm tingles? What about face tingles? Do you know what I’m talking about? I don’t remember exactly when I first experienced this common symptom of anxiety, but I do know that it has been a part of my life for a very, very long time. It’s a strange sensation—almost an … Continue reading Anxiety Symptoms: Those Tricky Tingles
Dark Island Moments
It’s 3:30 in the morning. Well, it won’t be when you are reading this. By the time you read this, I am trusting that I will have snagged a few more hours of sleep, woken up feeling refreshed, enjoyed a deliciously nourishing breakfast smoothie, and put in an extremely productive morning in the office! That … Continue reading Dark Island Moments