I am a 76 year old who just retired from 20 years as a Parish Nurse. Faith has been an important part of my life but health issues come in second. I have had a lifetime dealing with situational anxiety and have been freed by discovering that this is not an uncommon problem. Worrylessjourney is about my struggles and my journey to tackle this affliction head on instead of letting it rule me. My other blog “heargodinothervoices” shows how I find inspiration and growth from everything around me. I have gained much from my 76 years and it is time to share.
Recent Posts
Memories–always there
Memories Memories Things remembered Never lost Childhood Days seemed forever Time moved slowly Teens Endless life Untouchable, invulnerable Marriage Love, passion, caring Too quickly passing Children Growing, changing, becoming Then suddenly….gone Now marriage Secure, comfortable Loving, aging Growing older Vulnerable health Fast passing Memories Always present Always, always
Challenges
Each day is different. Each day brings it own challenges and its own rewards. We just have to be ready to take one moment at a time. We have ups and downs…times when we feel lost…times when we are sure that we won’t manage. Somehow, we can pull up our socks and get through. These … Continue reading Challenges
A bad few days
Since Saturday I have been fighting IBSD. This is one of the worst episodes I have had. Today was a struggle. I hope tomorrow is better. I am also struggling with anxiety. It’s been a long time since this hit me this hard and I am trying to gain some perspective. Hopefully something will work. … Continue reading A bad few days
Watch out judging others
It has always fascinated me that people who I know and who condemn any kind of sexuality other than heterosexuals can sin so freely in other ways. Adultery seems to be fine, hatred, unkindness, greed….actually many of the 7 deadly sins are fine. Sexual differences are the one unforgivable sin. My aunt used to call … Continue reading Watch out judging others
