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I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock cajoling me awake and the feeling of anxiety coursing through me. To say that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed would be the understatement of the year.  I just wanted to crawl under said bed and hide for the day, but my family and job awaited me. So, I reluctantly got up, which was a feat in and of itself.  As I prepared to face the day, I found myself silently screaming for relief and comfort, which was my desperate version of praying.  It didn’t take long at all for my prayers to be answered.

When I arrived at work, much to my dismay, I discovered that the negative feelings had followed me and were launching another assault on my weary mind and body.  As I wondered how I would rein in the anxiety to focus on my job, I received the most random of texts from a dear friend at the perfect moment .  My friend had no clue what I was experiencing, yet he sent the most timely of messages:

“I wanted to remind you that you’re a tremendous person and make the world a better place just by being in it . . .just ignore negative thoughts today!”

The minute I read that message, I felt my anxiety begin to slowly loosen its grip on me.  I took a deep breath and started working on the tasks at hand.  As I made my way through the day, I was able to keep the anxiety at bay for the most part.  At one point, though, I felt the return of the all too familiar tightening of my chest and tingling in my arms, signaling that the anxiety is lurking nearby, and again, I felt myself asking for divine intervention.

Almost as soon as I requested help, it appeared in the form of a message from yet another sweet friend who did not know I was having a rough go of it today:

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That unexpected positive message helped to quiet the chaotic chatter in my mind and reminded me of my self-worth and the support I am so very fortunate to have in my life.  It also gave me a boost to get through the rest of the day.  Neither of these friends had any idea that their respective messages would help me to remember what seemed destined to be a bad day that was marked by negativity and anxiety as a good day that was marked by timely, kind messages from good friends.  Sometimes, words really do speak louder than actions.

Just one thing each day . . .

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  4. Thank you for your blog. All we really have to do is beleive. One thing is certain is uncertainty. As I have been depressed, thank God that I have the wisdom that change is certain. On those dark days, the sun does come out.

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    1. Thanks for sharing your kind words and positive perspective. I hope that your depression gives way to more sunshine, and always, always believe in yourself and that better days are ahead.

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      1. Thank you. You reach a point where you are thankful for going through these valleys of hell. For whatever reason, fear seems to be exorcised by the story. The power of our stories, I think, is stronger than any external form of therapy or medication. At least, I think that is the case with me. I am completely in the present without assistance of chemical or psychotherapy. I thank God for that.

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  7. When we make the transformation, perhaps, a spiritual one, that leads one away from the ego and the narcissism associated with such; we realize that there is only the other. In a sense, we are one (for sure). Much on this planet, including the idolization of money, materialism, and ego is about complete and utter nonsense. By writing, if one, a couple, or a tribe of similar spirits can gather, change is inevitable.

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  9. Nice post. Being down can bring you and others down. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Fortunately, your friend helped you reshape your thinking that morning. Maybe we should do what the coaches do and call a time out when we see ourselves being negative and recharge somehow based on what we like to do – a walk, a coffee around the corner, meditation or stretching. You are one of the best people I know, so always remember even Mother Teresa got down and prayed to get back on a better path. Take care, BTG

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  12. Isn’t it amazing that we get the most fitting messages completely unexpected in the perfect moment? I experienced the same several times during the past 3 – 4 weeks. I am still amazed by the clarity although the people did not know anything about what I was turning.

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