Worry and Fear Steal our Freedom
When the pandemic hit, I was like ‘ok I got this!’, and I’ve pretty much maintained that mindset since day one. I stubbornly refuse to let worry or fear constrain me.
You see, my previous life was one of fear. A confinement of sorts, always wondering how I was being perceived, not believing anyone would come to my rescue if I needed it. One day on the city bus in my early 20’s, I was having a massive panic attack and swore to never ride a bus again, in desperation I turned to the woman behind me and said ‘I’m having a panic attack’. Whoosh, just like that, I took back my freedom.
I learned in that moment that truth creates freedom. Wasn’t it Jesus who said ‘The truth shall set you free’? Ya it was. :) Being true to myself, being honest, saying what I think (without worrying about what others think) is freedom for me. I’m stepping into it more than ever before.
Speaking joy & gratitude, within a pandemic can be a risk. People want to share bad news, all the scariest things, to try to pull you into their dark corner.
But I refuse! I will not trade my freedom for their fear. You see, I believe freedom is internal. No one can actually take it away from me, it’s a mindset. Even unto death I believe I am free, even within death I am free, so what is there to fear? Worrying about Covid is a slow confinement, fear mongering is trying to bring others alongside you so you don’t feel alone. Trust me, I get it! But I will not live it, I did that for too many years.
One taste of freedom and the peace it brings, is better than a moment trying to control the uncontrollable things in our lives. Step into freedom, put your worries in the God box (or any box that works for you). Truth be told, my faith is the only reason I live free. I don’t have to worry or strive or control, I have a powerful God who never slumbers working on my behalf.
Lovelies, tell me, what gives you freedom?
What steals it from you?
What worries are impossible for you to overcome?
- Tammy Zdunich, Well Co-Founder & The Well Team
