My favorite Quote!!!

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Registered: 12-28-2005
My favorite Quote!!!
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Thu, 02-02-2006 - 10:09am

Good Morning Everyone!!!

Does everyone have a favorite quote or saying that makes them feel better! I love the serenity prayer and the following quote I have printed and have kept in my wallet for years! When I get into a situation where I am faced with getting past something that makes me anxious or reminds me of what I am facing I will read the following:

Fear is conquered by action. When we challenge our fears, we defeat them. When we grapple with our difficulties, they lose their hold upon us. When we dare to face the things which scare us, we open the door to freedom. -- author unknown

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!!

Paula

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Registered: 12-28-2005
Mon, 02-27-2006 - 10:47am

Hi,

Actually, I did fairly well on this trip out west! Most of the time the anxiety I get is anticipatory so when I am in the situation I am usually like I cannot do anything now. I said a prayer and than decided to just keep my eyes open upon take off and look out the window something I normally do not do. I figured that I would work through it and see what is actually scaring me about the take offs and if I got nervous I decided to just let myself work through the feelings with the attitude of - well it is too late to do anything now!!. I kept thinking to myself you are 34 years old, you have handled so many other things in your life suck it up and be an adult...so I tough loved myself and I was happy I did it!! Also, I realize that most people on a plane feel the same way about flying. I personally do not like the take-offs. This was actually the first trip that I had where I had no problem sleeping the night before. I just kept busy prior to the trip and had a can't change the trip attitude and I really want to go so I have to get past this attitude.

Hope everyone is doing well today!!

Paula

PS: Everyone should fly Jet Blue because the tv keeps you occupied!!

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Registered: 12-28-2005
Mon, 02-27-2006 - 10:50am

Hi Barb,

I am glad that you liked the quote!! I think that it has been helpful for me to have a quote that sticks to my head...sort of like a mantra! It gives me a boost whenever I need it! Sort of like the theme song in Rocky!! This is coming from an Italian!!

Paula

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 02-27-2006 - 11:19am
Way to go, Paula! Thanks for sharing how you looked the fear of flying in the face & won! That's an inspiration to the rest of us. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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