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It did for me when my book crashed, and it was the best thing
that happened to me all year.
When we experience panic, it
means that we’re about to cross
a threshold. We’re poised on the
doorstep of a higher plane.
Have you ever watched a small child take a few bold steps away
from its mother? The little boy or girl shows great courage. She
ventures forth, feels exhilaration, and then ... she realizes what
she has done. She freaks. She bolts back to Mommy.
That’s you and me when we’re growing.
Next time, the child won’t run back to Mommy so fast. Next
time, she’ll venture farther.
Her panic was momentary, a
natural part of the process of
growth.
That’s us as we rally and re-tackle the Big Crash. This time we’ll
lick it. We’ll fix this jalopy and get it back on the road.
Panic is good. It’s a sign that we’re growing.
