Re: What is it to be alone?
Hi Diane, thanks again for your support. And you are right, many of the members have shown me much sympathy and empathy. Regarding the mentoring, when my therapist suggested doing it I was terrified. But I knew that the best path for me was always going to be the hard path. I have gotten to where I am by taking the easy route and avoiding many of the situations that triggered my anxiety. The only way to undo the damage is to start doing the reverse. The first month of mentoring was very intimidating for me but over the months I have become more confident. I just realize I should not think too much of what each new situation might entail. And believe in my ability to cope even when my anxious mind tells me different.
So thanks again,
John
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I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear.
From the book Dune by Frank Herbert