Overcoming Anxiety, Worry and Fear - What the Christian Mystics Have to Say
The prayer of faith is a sincere, sweet, and quiet
view of divine, eternal truth.
The soul rests quiet, perceiving and loving God;
sweetly rejecting all the imaginations
that present themselves,
calming the mind in the Divine presence,
and fixing it only on God.
Miguel de Molinos.
Every morning compose your soul for a tranquil day,
and all through it be careful often to recall your resolution,
and bring yourself back to it, so to say. If something
discomposes you, do not be upset, or troubled; but
having discovered the fact, humble yourself gently
before God, and try to bring your mind into a quiet attitude.
Say to yourself, "Well, I have made a false step;
now I must go more carefully and watchfully."
Do this each time, however frequently you fall.
When you are at peace use it profitably, making
constant acts of meekness, and seeking to be calm
even in the most trifling things. Above all, do not be
discouraged; be patient; wait;
strive to attain a calm, gentle spirit.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES.
Am I acting in simplicity, from a germ of the Divine life within,
or am I shaping my path to obtain
some immediate result of expediency?
Am I endeavoring to compass effects, amidst a tangled web
of foreign influences I cannot calculate;
or am I seeking simply to do what is right,
and leaving the consequences to the good providence of God?
M. A. Schimmekpenninck.
The soul ceases to weary itself with planning and foreseeing,
giving itself up to God's Holy Spirit within, and to the teachings
of His providence without. He is not forever fretting as to
his progress, or looking back to see how far he is getting on;
rather he goes steadily and quietly on, and makes
all the more progress because it is unconscious.
So he never gets troubled and discouraged;
if he falls he humbles himself, but gets up at once,
and goes on with renewed earnestness.
Jean Nicolas, Grou.
I had found [communion with God] to consist,
not only in the silencing of the outward man,
but in the silencing also of every thought, and
in the concentration of the soul and all its powers
into a simple, quiet watching and waiting for
the food which its heavenly Father might see fit
either to give or to withhold. In no case could it
be sent empty away; for, if comfort, light, or joy
were withheld, the act of humble waiting at the gate
of heavenly wisdom could not but work patience in it,
and thus render it, by humility and obedience, more
"meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light,"
and also more blessed in itself.
M. A. Kelty.
Roland Trujillo MS, D. Pastoral Psychology and author of 12 books is one of the world's foremost authorities on Christian Mindfulness Meditation.
Mike's Story “How I overcame depression,
bipolar, OCD, anxiety and other
issues without drugs”
is now available in eBook to download to your computer, read online, or download to your mobile device right now!
Mike’s Story “How I overcame depression,
bipolar, OCD, anxiety and other
issues without drugs.” is the powerful personal testimony of someone
who overcame mental health and other issues and went on to
enjoy a successful, productive life.
Mike tells you about his childhood:
the traumas,
the obsessions
and compulsions,
his shyness and bipolar.
Mike tells you about his twenties: the
depression, the doubts and the fears.
You will hear him talk about how Zorro and Colombo helped him get through.
You’ll find out what the Zen Master said.
You’ll read about Mike’s close call with Dr. Rough Handling.
Mike loves to philosophize about life, love,
and he likes Frank Sinatra too.
For each stage of his life he reveals how he moved on and left the issues behind.
Mike saves the best for last:
How he found his
spiritual roots with the help of meditation,
a change of heart,
and a hug and a kick in the pants from God.
Preview now
Roland Trujillo, pastor, mentor and spiritual
director, is the author of 12 books. His popular self
help radio program has aired on both secular and
Christian radio stations around the country for 22
years.
“I love helping people improve their
relationships, overcome personal issues and find
their spiritual roots. People get stuck, and they need
someone who thinks outside the box to help
them look at life with fresh eyes.
People are resilient and can make progress in a very short amount of time.
Sometimes all it takes is an insight or two,
a little meditation to get centered, and knowing that there is someone
who has love, and who both understands
and can help. That’s all.
view of divine, eternal truth.
The soul rests quiet, perceiving and loving God;
sweetly rejecting all the imaginations
that present themselves,
calming the mind in the Divine presence,
and fixing it only on God.
Miguel de Molinos.
Every morning compose your soul for a tranquil day,
and all through it be careful often to recall your resolution,
and bring yourself back to it, so to say. If something
discomposes you, do not be upset, or troubled; but
having discovered the fact, humble yourself gently
before God, and try to bring your mind into a quiet attitude.
Say to yourself, "Well, I have made a false step;
now I must go more carefully and watchfully."
Do this each time, however frequently you fall.
When you are at peace use it profitably, making
constant acts of meekness, and seeking to be calm
even in the most trifling things. Above all, do not be
discouraged; be patient; wait;
strive to attain a calm, gentle spirit.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES.
Am I acting in simplicity, from a germ of the Divine life within,
or am I shaping my path to obtain
some immediate result of expediency?
Am I endeavoring to compass effects, amidst a tangled web
of foreign influences I cannot calculate;
or am I seeking simply to do what is right,
and leaving the consequences to the good providence of God?
M. A. Schimmekpenninck.
The soul ceases to weary itself with planning and foreseeing,
giving itself up to God's Holy Spirit within, and to the teachings
of His providence without. He is not forever fretting as to
his progress, or looking back to see how far he is getting on;
rather he goes steadily and quietly on, and makes
all the more progress because it is unconscious.
So he never gets troubled and discouraged;
if he falls he humbles himself, but gets up at once,
and goes on with renewed earnestness.
Jean Nicolas, Grou.
I had found [communion with God] to consist,
not only in the silencing of the outward man,
but in the silencing also of every thought, and
in the concentration of the soul and all its powers
into a simple, quiet watching and waiting for
the food which its heavenly Father might see fit
either to give or to withhold. In no case could it
be sent empty away; for, if comfort, light, or joy
were withheld, the act of humble waiting at the gate
of heavenly wisdom could not but work patience in it,
and thus render it, by humility and obedience, more
"meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light,"
and also more blessed in itself.
M. A. Kelty.
Roland Trujillo MS, D. Pastoral Psychology and author of 12 books is one of the world's foremost authorities on Christian Mindfulness Meditation.
Mike's Story “How I overcame depression,
bipolar, OCD, anxiety and other
issues without drugs”
is now available in eBook to download to your computer, read online, or download to your mobile device right now!
Mike’s Story “How I overcame depression,
bipolar, OCD, anxiety and other
issues without drugs.” is the powerful personal testimony of someone
who overcame mental health and other issues and went on to
enjoy a successful, productive life.
Mike tells you about his childhood:
the traumas,
the obsessions
and compulsions,
his shyness and bipolar.
Mike tells you about his twenties: the
depression, the doubts and the fears.
You will hear him talk about how Zorro and Colombo helped him get through.
You’ll find out what the Zen Master said.
You’ll read about Mike’s close call with Dr. Rough Handling.
Mike loves to philosophize about life, love,
and he likes Frank Sinatra too.
For each stage of his life he reveals how he moved on and left the issues behind.
Mike saves the best for last:
How he found his
spiritual roots with the help of meditation,
a change of heart,
and a hug and a kick in the pants from God.
Preview now
Roland Trujillo, pastor, mentor and spiritual
director, is the author of 12 books. His popular self
help radio program has aired on both secular and
Christian radio stations around the country for 22
years.
“I love helping people improve their
relationships, overcome personal issues and find
their spiritual roots. People get stuck, and they need
someone who thinks outside the box to help
them look at life with fresh eyes.
People are resilient and can make progress in a very short amount of time.
Sometimes all it takes is an insight or two,
a little meditation to get centered, and knowing that there is someone
who has love, and who both understands
and can help. That’s all.
Read excerpts from Chapter One
Here is an letter written by someone who gets it. He overcame anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. In this letter, he comments on the verse from the Psalms and then tells of his recovery journey. He gave me permission to share his letter but asked that I only use his first name, Michael. I hope someone will be inspired to give our free spiritual
meditation a try. All I can say is "Thanks, Mike." Roland
Hello, my name is Michael.
I love this verse from the Psalms.
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 112:7 (English Standard Version).
It sounds good, doesn't it? But the question is: how do you get to where you have such a firm heart and settled spirit?
It took me a long time to get to where I could understand and say something about having a firm heart and settled spirit. I was Mr. Jellyfish.
But here’s the good news: if I can do it, anyone can do it. It took me 40 years, but that was because it took 40 years for me to get to the point where I was ready. Once you’re ready, recovery can begin in a heartbeat.
And it doesn’t have to take 40 years to be ready. You can be ready in this instant regardless of your age, if your heart is pure and you are sincere.
Here's my story. Let's begin with a few thoughts about anxiety and some observations about life and how I started to recover. . . . .
Read more
Here is an letter written by someone who gets it. He overcame anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. In this letter, he comments on the verse from the Psalms and then tells of his recovery journey. He gave me permission to share his letter but asked that I only use his first name, Michael. I hope someone will be inspired to give our free spiritual
meditation a try. All I can say is "Thanks, Mike." RolandHello, my name is Michael.
I love this verse from the Psalms.
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 112:7 (English Standard Version).
It sounds good, doesn't it? But the question is: how do you get to where you have such a firm heart and settled spirit?
It took me a long time to get to where I could understand and say something about having a firm heart and settled spirit. I was Mr. Jellyfish.
But here’s the good news: if I can do it, anyone can do it. It took me 40 years, but that was because it took 40 years for me to get to the point where I was ready. Once you’re ready, recovery can begin in a heartbeat.
And it doesn’t have to take 40 years to be ready. You can be ready in this instant regardless of your age, if your heart is pure and you are sincere.
Here's my story. Let's begin with a few thoughts about anxiety and some observations about life and how I started to recover. . . . .
Read more
