As we continue our series on fear, I have been uncertain if the topic is resonating with my readers. However, since I keep seeing and hearing the words fear, worry, anxiety, and stress, many of us must be dealing with some of those feelings, at least at times. Personally, while I have caught myself clenching my jaw, and other signs of stress, I thought the word "fear" did…
This morning I heard a psychologist say it’s really normal to be anxious right now. Yes, there are plenty of reasons for us all to feel uneasy! But my mind immediately went to those who suffer from an anxiety disorder. There is a difference between occasionally feeling anxious and clinical anxiety. If you, dear reader, suffer from anxiety, my heart goes out to you. Someone very near and dear to…
For weeks now I've been sitting comfortably in my home while a pandemic played out in the media. It was surreal. However, I knew the day would probably arrive when it would suddenly become all too real. Today was the day COVID-19 moved from my TV to my extended family. I have been living this post today and hope it encourages you. It is the second in a…
In my last post, I stated that I planned to post on Splashes of Encouragement less frequently, as I focused more on my book, Life, Faith, and Saltwater Taffy. Well, I have been working on the book. And it just so happens that I've been doing rewrites on a section about fear, worry, and anxiety. While I was not writing specifically for the present situation, these topics are…