Panic

[CodieCW]

Few situations no matter how greatly they appear to demand it
can be bettered by us going beserk. -Codependent No More

Don't panic.
If a swimmer was crossing a great lake,
then suddenly focused to heavily on the distance remaining,
might start to flounder and go under-not because-he couldn't swim,
but because he became overwhelmed by panic.

Panic, not the task, is the enemy.

Many of us have moments when we feel crowded and overwhelmed.
We have times when we feel like we cannot possibly
accomplish all that needs to be done.
We may be facing a task at work, an improvement
in ourselves or, change in our family life.

For a moment, it is-helpful to look forward
and envision the project.
It is normal, when we look ahead at what
needs to be done, to have moments of panic.
Feel the fear, then let it go.
Take our eyes off the future and
the enormity of the task.
If we have envisioned the goal, it will be ours.
We do not have to do everything today, or at once.

Focus on today.
Focus on the belief that all is well.
All we need to do to reach our goal is to focus
on what presents itself naturally, and in orderly way,
to us today.
We shall be empowered to accomplish peacefully,
what we need to get where we want to be tomorrow.

Panic will stop this process.
Trust and guided action will further it.
Breath deeply.
Get peaceful. Trust. Act as guided, today.

We can get back on track by treading water until we regain our composure.
Once we feel peaceful, we can being swimming again,
with confidence.
Keep the focus simple, on one stroke,
one movement at a time.
If we can make one movement, we have progressed.
If we get tired, we can float-but only if we are relaxed.
Before we know it, we shall reach the shore.

Today, I will believe that all is well. I am being led,
but I shall only be led one day at time.
I will focus my energy on living this day to the best of my ability.
If panic arises, I will stop all activity and deal with
panic as a separate issue.

Melody Beattie