Dealing With Distractions and Life’s Problems
Yesterday, I asked “How do You Deal With the Pain?” Misti was kind enough to leave a comment:
I’ve been in this situation myself a few times, and back in January I blogged about how I was able to deal with those distractions. I think that post might help you if you’d like to check it out. It’s called Writing Through the Distractions
I really recommend you read her post, because she touches on a subject that I think is crucial when dealing with worldly concerns. To wit:
The number one stress reliever for me is God’s word. When problems from my life distract me from writing, I grab my Bible and begin reading. Often I find the most comfort by reading in Psalms or Proverbs. If you have a hard time understanding the Bible, then I recommend Lillie’s post: Reading the Bible: Part 2 - Reading to Learn and Understand.
Sometimes, the best way to deal with the problems in your life is to look beyond the physical world. For the sake of political correctness (uh), the concept of Misti can easily be adapted to other beliefs. The point is that perhaps we need something greater than ourselves to help us deal with life.
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2 opinions for Dealing With Distractions and Life’s Problems
Lillie Ammann
Sep 20, 2008 at 9:34 am
I found your blog through a pingback from this article. Thanks for the link. I look forward to reading more here.
Misti Sandefur, Christian Author
Oct 14, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Thanks so much for the link! I’m glad you found my post helpful, and I hope your readers do as well.
I really do find comfort every time I turn to God’s word and prayer. Not only have I done this with personal problems that arise, but I also do it with my writing as well. In fact, I’ve landed many writing gigs by praying over the cover letter before hitting “Send” in my e-mail program. All I have to do is believe and have faith, then if it’s God’s will, he’ll answer in His own time. :)
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