so... distant. This is probably a fragment of my mind, that I should just...leave there. But it's beginning to cut into me. I find that I'm increasingly not present, whether im in conversation, or a situation (that would be considered enjoyable), and oftentimes when reading the bible. I simply want to escape, and I am genuinely ashamed of this.
I'm 23, a sensitive soul, and I have no hindsight to help me approach this. I genuinely care for others, as part of my work and as part of my being,
Wow, now that folks, is intelligence. He/she recognizes that they don't have the background, years of experience on this earth to properly diagnose what's going on. If ONLY I had that kind of wisdom at 23!
Ok buddy, here's what I recommend from my experience. Cut yourself off from the news, number 1 - whatever's going to happen is or isn't going to happen without your stressing over it. #2: Get involved in music. I don't care if you think you can sing or not; personally I believe everyone can - it's just this stupid culture that makes people think only people with good voices deserve to be heard.
(Personally, I recommend Kenny Hinson/Southern Gospel).
Become a prayer warrior. Praying for others is a great stress reliever, and it highlights areas in your own life you should or shouldn't worry about. And prayer is so POTENT - God hears and does care! Oh yes, he does answer! It's the most important job in the church!
Maybe for practical applications, I should've put this number one: Focus on one thing at a time. That really really helped me after I had a stroke last year. What are you going to do now? Next? This helps at work or home.
And I don't care how tired you feel, stay busy. Sure schedule some laying around time, but stay as busy as you can. Really helps sleeping. And don't be afraid of sleep aids.
All of this is my OPINION - I'm not a doctor or psychologist - only speaking from my hindsight!
Buck up - Christ wins in the end!
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