Verse of the Week

I Peter 3:12-14

"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."

Letting Go of Anxiety

Have you ever felt anxious, worried, stressed? I know I have, and it bothers me that sometimes I can't seem to let go of my stress and move on. So I decided to learn more about this and how to get over it.

One of the techniques I learned was to take deep breathes for about 30 seconds, focusing solely on breathing in and out. Everytime a thought enters your mind, make it leave. Next picture a scene in your mind, while you continue your deep breathing, that makes you very happy. Focus intently how you felt while you were there.

Maybe it was the day your husband asked you to marry him. Maybe it was the day you got your first puppy dog. Maybe it was the day you brought home your first child. Maybe it's a favorite place, the ocean, the mountains, the desert.

Picture the scene and how you felt for at least 30 seconds.

I haven't tried it enough to know if how well it works, but I say it's worth a try. ;-) Why not try it right now? ;-)

Stress is incredibly bad for you. Let it go. I know I'm trying.