Power

[gerrerd]

Lessons

[primrose81]

hmm not sure on this one - why is the child about to lash out at the teacher and why is it implying that he should use his power to gain the upper hand? Apologies if I am reading it all wrong but find the picture a bit misleading…

[gerrerd in reply to primrose81]

I think its about finding a way to change the situation, mental power new ways to control a problem.

[Babe1213]

Power is a word with many different meanings - too many to list here, but a dictionary is a good tool to start. But power can be a mighty tool for good - or an evil entity for destruction. It is up to each of us how we use it. Bad things happen to good people and can throw us off balance and out of kilter with the world. Modern day trends can change our entire outlook and what is good for some is not so good for others. As we are on an anxiety forum I am assuming gerrerd you are thinking about power in anxiety. I have mentioned on this forum anxiety is a natural occurrence within our bodies when something untoward happens. It is brought on by our brains instructing certain glands to release hormones to prepare for fight or flight, and at the end of the event leaves a residue that needs to exit the body, this is when we begin to feel the anxiety. I believe - as a Christian - that we are given power from God to turn the bad things into good. I have often asked God, 'Why do you allow bad things to happen to good people?' I ask this because almost my entire life has been ridden with bad things, to which I used to say, 'Why me, again?' From the age of 30 to 65 years I existed like a zombie, I allowed myself to wallow in self pity, I missed out on so much of my children's lives - addicted to prescriptions drugs, massively overweight, unable to say boo to a goose. I have now been a Christian Lay Minister for many years and have been so enabled from about 10 years into my depression - I hope that makes sense - I realise God allows bad things to happen to good people - to enable us to help others. By that I mean when we go through things (even as non-believers) there comes a time when we will meet other people going through the same as we have been. We are then able to stand by that person and say honestly, 'I don't KNOW how you feel, but I do understand how you may feel, I've been there, done that and worn the T Shirt.' I've learned how to turn the negative into the positive, and how to com alongside others, just by listening to their stories, encouraging and enabling them to seek their own answers, and to come through to face a brighter tomorrow. I am a preacher, but I do not preach unless I am asked so to do. Nowadays I still have bad things thrown in my way - one of which I am still struggling with. My husband of 54 years has been disabled for at least 20 years, and had a fall in January of this year which has left him totally immobile from hips down. I am having to do everything for him, at 74 this is hard for me. But I can now say, 'Why not me?' This gives me the power to cope. Whatever may be holding you gerrerd and primrose81 can be overcome. But you have to work at it and want change. gerrerd you mention mental power - have you heard of spiritual power? Nothing is impossible with God, and He wants you to be whole, mind, body, and spirit. Why? simply because He loves you! Have you ever tried prayer? It is always worth giving it a try.

[gerrerd in reply to Babe1213]

Thank you. Ive tried everything a combination of all suits me now! Ive been ok for a long time now, mostly trying to help others these days. Ray

[Babe1213]

Hi Ray, You will see from my initial response to your post that I am a Lay Minister - and that I believe bad things happen to good people in order that they can go on and help others. I am so glad this is what you are doing. Sadly we live in a time where there is not much kindness toward others, people seem to be so wrapped up in their own little bubble kindness doesn't seem to have a place. I am sure also that as we help others more, our own difficulties become less, we just need to ensure we don't put our troubles on others. Where are youin UK? I'm in Aylesbury, Bucks. Mary