SAY NO TO ANXIETY

 

                                SAY NO TO ANXIETY

‘Anxiety’ is defined both as a worry and a desire. As worry it is undesirable. It makes you uneasy, fearful, idle, pessimistic, unhealthy, sleepless, lonely and self-absorbed. So, say ‘no’ to it.

Those who are morally sound and always do what is right and trust in God do not fall a prey to anxiety.

There is no denying the fact that intolerable socio-political situations like poverty, unemployment,  violence, mutual hatred, religious antagonism, and unfulfilment of even basic needs of life  causes anxiety to a number of people.  But remember that personal anxiety is no remedy for these socio=political problems.

According to the American theologian Tryon Edwards (1809-94 )“Anxiety is the rust of life, destroying its brightness and weakening its power. A childlike and abiding trust in Providence is its best preventive and remedy.

As a Scottish divine Hugh Blair (1718-1800 ) ays anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries. In a world where we may be disappointed, and be blessed in disappointment, why this restless stir and commotion of mind? Can it alter the cause, or unravel the mystery of human events?

Finally, this simple truth that nothing can bring peace to you except  yourself .

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G.R.Kanwal

27^th May 2024