F.E.A.R.

F.E.A.R. ~ False Evidence Appearing Real

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/suza-scalora/miracles_b_1544393.html

An excerpt from the article:

"We've all experienced the strength of negative thoughts. If we are not aware in the present moment they can quickly sneak up on us and drag us down the rabbit hole of disconnection, despair and depression.

Near the end of Lama Tenzin's visit he was asked if he believed global peace would one day become a reality. After a long pause he said, "The enemy is within."

He then pointed out: Love exists within each of us, as does the enemy.

How often do we believe the enemy is someone or something outside ourselves?

So... if the enemy is within, then what exactly is this villainous darkness lurking inside all of us? Fear. False Evidence Appearing Real.

Fear is the consummate shape-shifter, disguising itself in many forms: anxiety, stress, worry, overwhelm, blame, judgment, gossip, anger, hate, resentment, and criticism."

Today I will hold tight to remember FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real as my children search for answers to a situation that affects them deeply, and right now I have NO clear answer to offer. 

Look in the mirror...

Being annoyed at someone I realized is not about them, it's about me. Something about the situation is making me uncomfortable and that person is only the mirror reflecting back what that is. Now it isn't always that clear at first but with a little quiet time it becomes clearer. Then my annoyance is gone and I can once again appreciate that other person for who they are and be grateful for another gift to look in the mirror of my life.