What if?

[Guest guest]

What if?

I was talking to a friend one day about something I planned to do. Actually,

I was worrying about how one particular person might react to what I

intended to do.

" What if he doesn't handle it very well? " I asked.

" Then, " my friend replied, " you're going to have to handle it well. "

What ifs can make us crazy. They put control over our life in someone else's

hands. What ifs are a sign that we have reverted to thinking that people

have to react in a particular way for us to continue on our course.

What ifs are also a clue that we may be wondering whether we can trust

ourselves and our Higher Power to do what's best for us. These are shreds of

codependent ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, and they signal fear.

The reactions, feelings, likes or dislikes of others don't have to control

our behaviors, feelings, and direction. We don't need to control how others

react to our choices. We can trust ourselves, with help from a Higher Power,

to handle any outcome - even the most uncomfortable. And, my friend, we can

trust ourselves to handle it well.

Today, I will not worry about other people's reactions, or events outside of

my control. Instead, I will focus on my reactions. I will handle my life

well today and trust that, tomorrow, I can do the same.

from the book: The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

[Guest guest]

You are an AngelO:)

What if used to be my middle name..Now I am breathing in and focusing on what I

can Create in my LIfe.

This is such a valuable piece for me and for anyone who's had panic

attacks..Thank You so much for sharing.

God Bless,

With Much Love,

Nachi