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Panic
Jan 31, 2010 13:23:56 GMT -8
Post by estrela5 on Jan 31, 2010 13:23:56 GMT -8
Don´t panic!
If panic strikes, we do not have to allow it to control our behaviors. Behaviors controlled by panic tend to be self-defeating. No matter what the situation or circumstance, panic is usually not a good foundation. No matter what the situation or circumstance, we usually have at least a moment to breathe deeply and restore our serenity and peace.
We don´t have to do more than we can reasonably do - ever! We don´t have to do something we absolutly cannot do or cannot learn to do! This program, this healthy way of life we are seeking, is built on a foundation of peace and quiet confidence - in ourselves, in our Higher Power, in the recovery process.
Do not panic. That takes us away from the path. Relax. Breathe deeply. Let peace flow through our body and mind. From this base, our source shall supply the necessary resources.
Today, I will treat panic as a separate issue that needs immediate attention. I will refuse to allow panicky thoughts and feelings to motivate me. Instead, I will let peace and trust motivate my feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Panic
Jan 31, 2010 19:23:17 GMT -8
Post by Angel on Jan 31, 2010 19:23:17 GMT -8
Dear Estrela,
I don't remember who told me this or where I read it but here goes'
Things are either URGENT or IMPORTANT! The can NEVER be both.
So if someone is choking from something you don't have time to think, you just have to act and hope for the best.
If someone pushes you to make a decision in a hurry and it isn't a 'life or death' situation then you owe it to yourself to consider the alternatives, possibly pray for guidance. Too often we as LA's mistake something for urgent when it is just important. We also get a rush from instant gratification and taking the time to think about the possible consequences is important and good practice for us.
I had this recently when my POA wished me happy birthday. I sat and thought about it for two months before thanking him. I prayed long and hard before I did so. Later I took another two weeks to respond to his immediate response. I don't feel bad about that. It was important and I didnt' want to get hooked in. This is my journey and my healing, he has his own.
So I followed MY timeline not his! To me it was IMPORTANT to get it right not URGENT to respond.
As such, I felt I responded as my HP wanted me to which propelled me forward on another surge of spiritual growth. I do this now and then when I get the urge to do something that I might later regret, I ask myself "Angel, is this something that is URGENT that you need to do it straight away or can it wait and be done after a lot more serious thought?"
Usually it is the latter!
Also something else that my phantom lover (Carrot Ironfounderson) is fond of saying is this;
"Personal is not the same as Important!"
makes sense to me!
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