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We must deal with fear

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Editor, 

Having just returned from a month-in-the-sun trip, picking up the April 8 Valley Journal and eager to catch up on local news, I was struck by one article in particular: "Panel delves into women's issues."

As Melea Burke reported, "Addiction, Social Security, and mental health were just some of the topics covered in a panel discussion sponsored by the Flathead Human Rights Coalition and focused on women's issues last Wednesday evening." It was held in St. Ignatius.

Anything sponsored by this great organization is valuable, in my opinion. Some years ago I was active in the FHRC.

Six very well informed and qualified professional women "each gave a brief overview of what her job entails," Burke reports. This must have been a most interesting, provocative and informative evening. And there was a question and answer time, too.

One very significant question concerning the climate of fear in this country, a subject dear to my heart, leaped out at me. It was asked of Renee Roullier-Madrigal, one of the two panelists I know, and I thought her answer was superb and very insightful. The question was this: In the current climate of fear in this country, would you discuss ways to keep a healthy mind amid such turmoil.

I quote Renee's response: "The first step is being aware that you are not fear. Prayer, positive thinking and remembering that we are not our emotions are also important methods of dealing with fear."

Lynn Peters and I have recently been talking about starting a once-a-week gathering for inspired discussions around the subject of fear. We have named this series, "Letting Go Of Fear."

Most all frustrations, tensions, relationship problems, anger and concerns stem from fear. There is a better way, and there are definite and effective ways to replace these fearful thoughts with thoughts that engender hope, inner peace, stability and joy.

Anyway, and I know this St. Ignatius gathering had much additional inspiring substance, but this caught my eye and imagination, sparking this first public mention of our ideas on "Letting Go Of Fear." 

You will probably be hearing more about this.

Bob McClellan
Polson

 

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