<font color="purple"> </font> Hi Myzen,

Thank you for responding to my post. I never know what to expect when I post a message. I'm always scared that people won't write back. I don't feel quite so alone when someone takes the time to notice me. Thank you.

Yes, I also believe that the fear itself causes a lot of our suffering. And I try to tell myself that there is nothing to fear in the present.....the past is over and the future is unknown, so I can't fear those. But the here-and-now, this precise minute, is safe. And that is what I should focus on and be content with.

I don't do well with meditation. I think it must be a skill that takes a lot of practice to perfect. You have much strength within you to be able to close your mind down to a meditation. I have a hard enough time just talking with God because my mind keeps bouncing around. But He understands what I'm trying to say!

Yes, I live "on the edge of the ocean". So your meditation was appropriate for me. Thank you! Actually, I live on the Atlantic Ocean now.....but I used to live on the Pacific Ocean! I've always liked the Atlantic so much better. It seems stronger, more needful to be respectful of its power. And the coast is more rugged.

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Sandy
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