Lately it seems as if everytime I listen to the news, or turn on the television, I’m bombarded with predictions of doom and gloom!
According to the headlines, the past brought us strife and the future is bound to bring us more suffering!
From the unrest and hostilities in the Gaza Strip, the War in Iraq, our global economy and what’s happening in in my local community, it’s easy to see why so many people are walking around feeling scared, anxious and stressed out.
As a therapist, many people think, I “should” have the perfect tools to deal with these situations, and while it’s true (I do have access to information, tools and healthier approaches towards handling these situations), it doesn’t mean I’m immune to it. At times I find myself getting caught up and carried away in the stories and predictions of doom and gloom. When this happens, I end up losing my sense of balance, feeling discouraged, and overwhelmed. It’s as if I’m in the midst of a terrible storm, without a compass to guide me home. So how do I find my way back home?
Finding Peace in the Midst of a Storm
When I’m feeling overwhelmed what helps, is to bring myself back…
