I have learned to surrender to God...Thy Will Be Done...
..and almost immediately I have a sense of calm and peace.
It's out of my hands, I have no control over it...
Consider my little story... tinfoil or active imagination.... but it's true...
I was flying home Sunday night from California...and two Mideast types were sitting in front of me and next to me...
..The one next to me acted strange...had tried to convince me my aisle seat belonged to him...and other things...
He made me very nervous-(I was tired & spent anyway)....the plane was full....and I had no where to go and no concrete reasoning for my anxiety.
So I panicked and had a sense of dread....I truly imagined him cutting my throat...
..so after I quietly cried a bit, I prayed for help, peace....and if this was my time, that I would be strong, and courageous.
After that, I calmed down....the guy turned out to be a non-threat...(or at least he didn't do anything overt)...
..and I got through the 4 hour flight to Atlanta.
I've taken a round about way to respond to your...
Realizing your are powerlessness, and surrendering, is the most powerful act a person can do....
Laz...Some people live their whole lives not understanding this!!!!
Bless you that you do!
I remember that, Gwen. I was that guy. People tell me I have a MiddleEastern look to me.
I was going to jump up and yell
........but you already looked so upset I thought you'd have a heart attack for sure.
;^)