The Gift of Fear

My Mom always reminded me as I was growing up (and continues to remind me now) that we have been given a gift from God. It's called Instinct. A lot of times we chose to not listen to our instincts or our gut feelings. But, I am always reminded when I get a strange feeling going into a new place or walking down the side walk...and because of that feeling, I turn around and go the other way or I get out of the situation. Since I have had Addy, I listen to that feeling even more. I don't worry about hurting someone's feelings or them thinking bad of me...it doesn't matter. I simply get out of the situation that makes me feel uncomfortable. I didn't learn the feeling from my Mom. Everyone is given that "feeling" from God. But, I did learn from her to LISTEN to that feeling. Who knows if I have ever gotten out of danger from listening to that feeling...I hope I never have to know.
Thanks, Mom. I love you.

Today, Oprah is talking about just that. Listening to your instinct and it could save your life.

"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin De Becker