Are We There Yet? vol. 253
The new year began with violence as we woke up that morning to learn that a terrorist had driven his car into a group of revelers in New Orleans, killing and injuring many. A week later, those living in Los Angeles found themselves in the path of numerous wildfires leading to 24 deaths to date and billions of dollars in damages. If you have found yourself more anxious and sleeping less well, it’s likely that these catastrophic events may have played a role.
At church this past week, my pastor, Reverend Alyse Viggiano spoke about the overwhelming anxiety that can occur when we see all of these events happening. She said that her process in these times is to focus on what she can control. Another approach is to respond rather than to react; she noted that the nuance between those words is important. In an online article by Dr. Laura Noel, Dr. Noel states that “reacting is an instinctive, emotional response to a situation. It’s often impulsive and can be influenced by our past experiences or fears. On the other hand, responding is a thoughtful and deliberate action. It involves considering the situation, weighing the options, and making a conscious decision.” A response requires a pause and gives one time to process the situation.
If we can focus on what we control and can respond rather than react to the events occurring around us, we may find that our anxiety levels will decrease. We also may find that taking the time to respond leads to more consistent and better decision-making.
Take care and stay safe.
BOOK:
The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder
Paul Brightman is a man on the run, living under an assumed name in a small New England town with a million-dollar bounty on his head. When his security is breached, Paul is forced to flee into the New Hampshire wilderness to evade Russian operatives who can seemingly predict his every move.
Six years ago, Paul was a rising star on Wall Street who fell in love with a beautiful photographer named Tatyana—unaware that her father was a Russian oligarch and the object of considerable interest from several U.S. intelligence agencies. Now, to save his own life, Paul must unravel a decades-old conspiracy that extends to the highest reaches of the government.
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