Fear's antidote

October 8, 2008

Have to admit I haven't had a lot of time to think about all the fearful things that are happening right now in the economy and how that affects people's lives. We're visiting with family and trying to make the most of our precious, limited time together. I don't want to make room for fear and take away from the enjoyment of life together - right here, right now. But I know fear is real for many people, especially if these economic upheavals affect their homes and jobs. For them that is a painful reality right here, right now.

So, I loved what I read on Me Ra Koh's blog this afternoon. She shared a story from her own history of offering hospitality in spite of limited economic means. The release of fear and helplessness that comes from creating beauty from nothing. And how giving and caring has the power to change one's outlook, if not your circumstances. It's almost like giving of yourself is the antidote to fear. If you need a change of outlook why not try giving, or creating beauty? Something to think about.