Ano ‘yang ikinaka-worry mo?

Bayarin sa bahay?

Health ng family?

Future mo?

Hinga ka muna ng malalim para ma-release ang tension sa katawan mo kahit papaano. Normal lang to feel anxious, Breaker.

Hindi ka weird or weak for feeling that. It’s just how your mind and body reacts sa mga bagay outside your control.

Napansin mo siguro na madalas kang ma-anxious lately, ‘no? Malaking factor kasi talaga ang prolonged pandemic. Hindi lang physical health mo ang affected pero pati ang emotional, mental, and social health.

Pati nga ang iyong spiritual health. ‘Yung struggle na despite your strong faith in the LORD, nahihirapan ka pa ring i-overcome ang fear and anxiety.

Okay lang magpakatotoo rito, Breaker.

Naranasan din ni Carl Pascua ‘yan. Inamin niya in his Beyond Small Talk video ‘yung battle niya with anxiety kahit na isa siyang pastor, and meron siyang solutions for you how to BreakThrough anxiety.

Take note of these tips.

BreakThrough Anxiety Tip #1: Reconnect with your loved ones.

Aminin mo na…

Ilang beses mo na bina-brush aside ang option na mag-reach out kasi gusto mong i-try “kayanin” ang problema? Or masyado ka nang “busy” para makipag-kuwentuhan?

Breaker, you need to “surround yourself with people who are willing to journey with you,” sabi nga ni Carl.

Someone you trust na mapagsasabihan mo lang ng iniisip or nararamdaman mo. It will make you feel na merong nakakaintindi sa ‘yo at malalagpasan mo rin ang mga pagsubok.

I-chat mo na si pinsan.

I-text na si BFF.

I-call na si kapatid.

Kung si Nemo nga may Marlin sa Finding Nemo. Si Harry may Ron and Hermione sa Harry Potter. Si Rachel may Monica, Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey sa Friends, dapat ikaw rin.

Ipinapakita lang dito na life is not supposed to be lived alone, okay? Mas makaka-cope ka better and baka ma-discover mo pa na same kayo ng struggle ng pag-she-share-an mo.

Ang sarap lang sa feeling na hindi ka pala nag-iisa. Lamoyon?

BreakThrough Anxiety Tip #2: Spend time praying and reading the Bible.

Baka sabihin mo, “Alam ko na ‘yan.”

Hhmm pero nagagawa ba?

Breaker, gentle reminder lang ito dahil ang greatest comforter mo talaga ay si LORD.

Turn your worry time to prayer time. Kapag napapansin mo na nalulunod ka in your anxious thoughts, signal ‘yun to pray and allow the Word of the LORD na mag-speak sa ‘yo.

Maganda na maglagay ka ng verses sa places ng bahay mo na madalas mong puntahan para makita mo agad. Check mo ‘to:

John 14:27 ESV, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Psalm 23:4 NLT, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV, “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Basahin mo ‘to ng malakas hanggang sa kumalma ang puso at isip mo. This will remind you that the LORD cares for you and He is in control of everything.

BreakThrough Anxiety Tip #3: Do something that can give you fulfillment.

Tanungin mo ang self mo, “What sparks joy in my heart?” or “What makes me feel alive?”

Si crush ba?

Chour! Pinapatawa ka lang. Pero seriously, hanapin mo ‘yun! For Carl, it’s sharing through social media the goodness of the LORD amidst unwanted circumstances.

Nag-open ito ng opportunity for him to build a Christian community online that reached thousands to millions of people who need to hear the Word of the LORD.

Pero sabi nga ni Carl, “This is not about the recognition, it is about what Jesus can do if you will only do things for His glory.”

Nakaisip ka na ba ng iyo?

Pray about it. No matter how big or small that “something” is, basta para kay LORD, it’s worth it.

Watch the full Beyond Small Talk video here of Carl Pascua.

While it’s true na feeling anxious is normal, pero kung napapansin mo na you have “excessive and persistent worries that don’t go away, even when there’s nothing to be stressed or nervous about,” sabi ng Healthline in their article Having Anxiety vs. Feeling Anxious: What’s the Difference?.

It’s possible na anxiety disorder na ‘yan which is highly treatable and manageable. Click mo lang ito to know more about anxiety disorder.

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