The emotion of fear is, for me, quite disabling. The threat of living in danger all the time brings fear. With COVID pandemic the trepidation of daily life has been heightened. I talk to people in my job every day, anxiety has always been an issue but the restlessness has become unbearable and much too uncomfortable. Can’t sleep, can’t eat or eat too much, can’t concentrate, angry all the time, irritable, headaches, panicky and so many other symptoms that I get to hear.
For no reason, I thought my pulse was fast today. It wasn’t actually, but it felt like it. Was I getting panicky? A panic attack could set in if I didn’t control my thoughts. Lightheadedness was about to set in. But I controlled it. I did not let a headache come on. It can become so hard to relax with the body going into such a turmoil.
I absolutely love this poem. One of my favourite ones. I was reading this poem with my son and asked him to explain it in his own way. I must say I was impressed by his understanding. This poem was written around 1905 and to have the wisdom of this kind of freedom at that time shows great vision. It does leave me with an overwhelming sense of hope and courage whenever I read this poem.
I am not sure how you all deal with the fears that we live with. There is always bad news on the front of newspapers. What are we supposed to feel all day long after waking up to this, day in and day out? I do hope we can all be fearless, courageous and lead a happy life.
There will always be good and bad news. Choosing to focus on the good makes all the difference for me. 🙂
Fear is everywhere, and for different people there can be different triggers, covid being a major one for most people.
Focus on good-thank you. Will remember.
Sure Covid has changed everything and left us all fearful. We should be mindful of triggers as you suggest, thank you.
It’s a pleasure, thank you for sharing 💓🌺
I know what it is to worry. The world is a crazy place right now. One of the most important things for me is stay away from the news. Limit TV we don’t have regular TV not for over 12 years. Limit the negative input and everyday thank God for your blessings. I believe prayer is what we need now. God does not want us to live in fear. The poem is beautiful. I am sending love and prayers to you and all your loved ones. ❤️💕💖🙏
I can totally relate with you, as I feel fear and anxiety almost on the daily. So much so that I talk myself out of my plans for the day because it involves being among crowds or traffic. But I’ve been learning to be with said fear, and the decision not to avoid it has given me a better bearing these days. Wishing you all the best with yours!
I particularly like the lines “where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way / into the dreary desert sand of dead habit.” Thank you for sharing.
I too love that line – glad you liked it. Tagore got Nobel prize for his book Gitanjali which has this poem.
You write so beautifully 😍. Thank you so much.
You are so very welcome my friend. Blessings to you and all your loved ones. ❤️💕💖Joni
Rishika, fear is in the air but only our courage and faith in God will keep us going to face it.
Absolutely true, Faith is very important.
Will try your strategy, thank you.
Hi:
Just take one day at a time. Do not let fear take charge. Ask for help when you need it. That could mean seeing someone professionally. Ask God to keep you calm. Good luck.
🙏🏼🙏🏼thank you so much