Comments on: The Gift of Fear: Returning to our Spiritual Roots

By: Suzanne Vince

Suzanne Vince — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:23:13 +0000

In reply to Pamela. Ah yes, gratitude. "Thank You" is such a simple but profound prayer.

By: Suzanne Vince

Suzanne Vince — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:22:07 +0000

In reply to Patricia. I think those are my 3 favorite things as well: trees, the ocean and the warm sun on my shoulders.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 01:55:42 +0000

Suzanne, i love how you are giving us, your readers, such great subjects to think about. Thanks for your insightful and soul-baring writing! I’ve also found that fear finds me when I’m focused too much on “me”! So I find 3 things help straighten me out- sharing time and feelings with a friend (or sister), singing out loud, saying a simple 2 word prayer- “thank you”!
Hugs to you and keep up the great work Suz!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:17:02 +0000

I usually find the peace and beauty of nature to be a balm to my anxious soul. Certain things especially; trees, the ocean, sunshine. It’s good to be reminded to be aware of your surroundings every day. Reminds us that we are but a mere speck in the grand scheme of things.

Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt

By: Suzanne Vince

Suzanne Vince — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:12:33 +0000

In reply to Marianna Heusler. I love the last part, "thoughts are chosen." It reminds me of a line in A New Earth that says something like, "nothing in life is either good or bad . . . thinking makes it so." If you really think about it, it's so true. Thanks for being such a loyal reader, Marianna!

By: Suzanne Vince

Suzanne Vince — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:07:41 +0000

In reply to Nancy. I love that, Nancy. I learned about practicing gratitude from Oprah, but I love the idea of adding on a prayer for 5 people. It's tough getting up when you're knocked to your knees. And I've learned that it's okay to stay down on them for a while before picking yourself back up.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:36 +0000

Another great post, Suzanne. I find over the years I fear less as I accept that I’m not really in control of my life (ultimately). Then again, I’ve never had a crisis that’s knocked me to my knees. I may have mentioned this before, but my goal this year was to go to bed every night stating 5 things that went well or were special to the day, and 5 people to pray for. It’s been a wonderful thing to add to my life. As I focus on gratitude and prayer, while life is pretty status quo, I can only hope I can do the same when I’m knocked to my knees. The strongest people I know are the ones who’ve gotten back up again and again.

By: Marianna Heusler

Marianna Heusler — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:44:59 +0000

What a great blog! You are always so inspiring! How do I get past fear? I’m not sure. Exercising helps and so does writing. I give my characters ten times more trouble than I have, and then let them muddle their way through. I guess in the end I remind myself, that “thoughts are chosen.”