Anxiety, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear, often marked by physical signs and self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope.
This topic seems to be all around me.
It feels huge when it shows up in real life.
I’ve had my own run-ins with anxiety. Somewhere along the way, I learned how to manage it.
Instead of pretending it is not there, instead of feeling less of myself because it is there, I listen.
My recent run-in with anxiety comes almost every time I sit at my desk before a live stream.
Apprehension that no one will show up and I will be talking to the air.
Feelings that a troll will pop in and I won’t know how to appropriately handle them.
Fear of stream issues or power outages that will impact the broadcast.
Questions on whether I’m honoring the gift that God gave me.
I listen.
Then I talk.
If no one shows up, it will be okay. If a troll pops in, I have tools at my disposal to remove them from my space. If the power goes out, I’ll send a message to let everyone know. By starting the stream, I am honoring the gift.
See, anxiety has a voice, but it does not have authority.
Even if something goes other than planned, I can recover.
Our emotions are real, but they don’t have to rule.
I listen, respond and move forward anyway.
Let the voice of truth lead you through.
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