Tag Archives: fear

What’s so difficult about uncertainty?

“Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face.” ~Nelson Richard DeMille, author of thriller novels, haas also written under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, and Brad Matthews (born August 23, … Continue reading

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Are your emotions helping or hurting?

“Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.” ~Pliny the Younger, lawyer, author, and magistrate of Ancient Rome (61 AD – 112 AD) … Continue reading

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Circumstance: Why We React The Way We Do

We are so different from each other in beliefs, principles, values, perspective, attitudes, skills, temperament and habits. As a result, our response to the same circumstance can vary wildly. If the circumstance seems positive, we are likely to respond in a more … Continue reading

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13. Master Your Emotions.

Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts. ____________ If I feel depressed … I will sing. If I feel sad … I will laugh. If … Continue reading

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