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Facing the giant - How to win in an overwhelming situation

Facing the giant

 

So often there is

something or someone

I am afraid of

and that fear paralyzes

my every day activities.


My thoughts center around it

my actions become avoidant

and my feelings are occupied

with this giant.


What good is a aggressive fight

against this enemy?

I have tried it so many times

and it just makes matters worse.


What good does running away do?

I have tried it for so long

and it just prolongs

my misery.


Fight or flight doesn’t give me

the result I am looking for.


So many times, my enemy

is not even aware of the issues

and it is the giant inside of me

that has turned out to be

an even bigger enemy.


My thoughts,

my feelings

and my actions

all are keeping me

from inner peace.


The other person

has only initiated my stress,

the real giant

I have to face first

is my very own attitude.


Once I have battled with it,

I can sort my thoughts anew.


Once I have conquered it,

I can address the issues

with the actual person

in truth, love and calmness.


Once I have done that

I have faced this giant too.

That is the only way to win.

 

 

 (1011120951-1001)

 

 

Joshua 1:9 (The Israel Bible)

“I charge you: Be strong and resolute; do not be terrified or dismayed, for Hashem your God is with you wherever you go.”

 

 

 

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