Posted by DixieGirl on July 20, 2003, at 10:50:13
In reply to NEED SOME SOUL/SPIRIT advice!, posted by bampf on July 18, 2003, at 7:27:43
It is perfectly normal for you to look ahead and have fears from the past come along and hang out. Our bodies are great at remembering reactions to things we can't consciously remember. The anxiety you are feeling is probably exactly that - a recall to a past event that is similar to a future one.
Cut yourself some slack and realize your limitations. There is nothing wrong with feeling excited and scared at the same time. You can learn from your past mistakes and don't have to make them again. You can be stronger than you think you are able to be. You don't have to overcome every obstacle in front of you - real or imagined - right now. Focus on the very immediate and hold on to your accomplishments. It sounds like you have much to take pride in. You fell down; so what? You also got back up and there is a lot to be said for that.
You can do it. You already have.
DixieGirl
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