Spiders and I have a tenuous relationship. As a little girl, I thought they were downright freaky. But my beloved grandmother loved to scoop up daddy long-legs and sweet talk ‘em. More afraid I’d disappoint her than I was of the nickel-sized monsters, I’d give the spiders she found chummy names and pretend to be interested. Once upon another time in Ecuador, classmates had a phobia of the little eight-legged reminders that evil has corrupted this world. In the safety of my own room, I gave Continue Reading
Fear Factor {Stephanie Wilkins for #RechargeWednesday}
What's your fear factor? Mine is the fear of the unknown in regards to my children's future. I have a friend who is very afraid of spiders, and another who is afraid of heights. I also know someone who is afraid of being alone. Fear is an emotion. When it is in balance with our mind, body, and spirit, it is good and can be used in a healthy way to protect us from danger. When it is out of balance, however, it can be paralyzing. When the emotion of fear overwhelms us as individuals, Continue Reading
