Oh my gosh, this is one of the most astute, knowledgeable, well-thought-out assertions on learning to think through anger, fear and self doubt by Tina Frisco via https://tinafrisco.com/
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When faced with an inexorable problem where emotions run high, knowing what to do can be a challenge. Rational thinking becomes obfuscated, forcing us into a holding pattern of circular thought.
Anger wants to place blame on others. Obsession with fine points masks the big picture. Abject frustration insists we bury our heads in the sand. Emotions churn and become ill-defined. Focus obscures. Common sense derails. Indigestion, insomnia, or worse take up residence.
None of these gets us anywhere. All of them threaten our sanity and plunge us into a maelstrom of inimical emotion. What to do?
Taking in a few deep breaths is a good first step toward relaxing. Listening to soothing music, meditating, or taking a long bath are a few ways to ease the constriction felt in the midsection. Relaxing the body helps mitigate mental and emotional distress. We all knowโฆ
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Bless you for sharing, Karen. It is a pleasure to meet and follow you ๐
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Hi Tina, I am now following you too! I just copied your wonderful assertion (almost a theorem, actually). Bless you Tina for being such a fine writer. This assertion, because of the way it is written, draws people in to read and understand, instead of wagging a finger of wrong behavior. Karen ๐
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Oh Karen, you couldn’t have given higher praise. That was one of my main goals in writing it, and I can’t tell you how pleased I am to know you received it in this way. Thank you so much for telling me ๐
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My pleasure, Tina! Karen ๐
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Thanks for sharing, Karen ๐
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My pleasure Chris! ๐
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Thank you for sharing Tina’s article, Karen!
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My pleasure, Jennie. It is an excellent article. Karen ๐
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