PD Anxiety

Traveled to the Community Ministry today where I sit on the board of directors. Stopped by a local grocery for coffee. While there some folks stepped aside to allow me a faster access. Arrived at the office and a persons shouted across the lot, "can I help you". All with compassion. If I had been in their shoes I probably would have done same. In a restaurant I feed myself differently.  Leading Sunday School on rotation. More diffickt than befire bt akk are understanding.  I have discovered the most difficult are those who do not know how to react to me.

Sure there are giggle an stares and always will be, but they do not control mine or your life.

A few weeks ago I walked into Church and saw the greeter in the distance and (with my head slumped forward called out I need a periscope". I heard a giggle in response and the stress was gone. About 15 years ago I was walking the corridor of City Hall. I sensed someone behind me. Turned around and discovered it was Muhammad Ali. As I approached the door I opened it, extended my hand as said "hello Champ" to which he gave a gentle smile.

Little did I know. . .

Sometimes a PD public encounter is like the first date jitters. Once done, its OK.