Why did I do that? Genesis 12
Why did I do that? I stand there feeling the heat rise in my face. I am sure everyone is staring at me. I try to cover up the rude comment that I spewed but it's to late. The damage is done. There is no going back. We make decisions all day long; some good and some terrible. Would it surprise you to know that many of those, seemingly random choices aren't random at all? Our knee jerk response comes from our desire to save face (pride and fear). We have a habit of allowing fear to have the wheelhouse and steer our ship. Fear causes us to tell lies, hide facts, and avoid people. When do all we can to not come face with anger, disappointment, a ticket, ridicule or spiders. Not everyone has the same fears, but our reactions are much the same; sweaty palms, racing heart, stomach knots, nausea, dizziness......ANXIETY When your brain perceives a threat that your eyes, ears, nose or body have sensed it whirls into action. The brai...