Releasing the Anchors in Our Closet

By Patrick T. McNeill

We all have certain "skeletons in our closet" or "coming out of the closet" epiphanies. There are multiple meanings behind the term "Closet." Ultimately, the meaning of the term "closet" and the solution of your "anchor" is entirely up to you. The threshold of greatness lies within our closet, our darkest hour, and our rock bottoms. When the weight of our anchors start to exceed our level of comfort. we decide it is time for a change. We break down and cry out to God in desperation. We find ourselves in a position where we have no other choice but to seek help beyond the borders of reality. In these times, it seems that nothing makes sense. When it doesn't make sense, it makes a miracle. Faith begins when certainty ends, and a breakthrough is born. Recognize the closet that confines you and the pain you have faced. It is okay not to be okay; it is just not okay to stay that way. Let us learn to rise above the confusion, shift our focus, renew our minds, reset without regret, and use our scars as seeds for growth. If you are in the closet, out of the closet, broken down, or simply seeking time away from the chaos of this world, I am happy you are here. From lessons of identifying divisive labels to teachings of understanding our purpose, Releasing the Anchors in Our Closet helps those who struggle in confidence, faith, understanding, and healing from their past.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Spines
• Release date: Apr 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9789655788068

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INTRODUCTION

The pain of our past and the worry of our future can be such cruel lies. The versions of who we were, who we are, and who we want to become often are intertwined with confusion. We strive to find purpose in our past without regret. We seek the strength and courage to change for the better. We long for peace of mind and hope for a brighter future. Yet, we struggle to let go of the past, find peace in the present, and live without fear of what is to come.

The experience of life is a rollercoaster of questions and concerns. Current studies have shown the human mind to have anywhere between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts daily. Roughly 80% of these thoughts are negative, and 90% of what we worry about never happens. After all, if overthinking worked, wouldn't we have found a solution by now? It is customary to allow these intrusive thoughts to anchor us in the closet of deception. Whatever we place our focus on, our life tends to follow. Renewal of the mind or cleaning out your closet requires a refocus. The opportunity for redirection begins with believing we are more than our thoughts. The necessary steps of this process involve an analysis of lifestyle. Who or what is stunting your growth? 

There are multiple meanings behind the term Closet. Ultimately, the meaning of the term closet and the solution of your anchor is entirely up to you. We all have certain skeletons in our closet or coming out of the closet epiphanies. 

The threshold of greatness lies within our closet, our darkest hour, and our rock bottoms. When the weight of our anchors start to exceed our level of comfort, we decide it is time for a change. We break down and cry out to God in desperation. We find ourselves in a position where we have no other choice but to seek help beyond the borders of reality. In these times, it seems that nothing makes sense. When it doesn't make sense, it makes a miracle. Faith begins when certainty ends, and a breakthrough is born.      

Recognize the closet that confines you and the pain you have faced. It is okay not to be okay; it is just not okay to stay that way. The broken and confused times in our lives create scars. You can allow these scars to work for you, or they can work against you. Be proud of your scars and use them as leverage to build your beautiful testimony of life. 

Let us learn to rise above the confusion, shift our focus, renew our minds, reset without regret, and use our scars as seeds for growth. 

If you are in the closet, out of the closet, broken down, or simply seeking time away from the chaos of this world, I am happy you are here. The stage of your success is set, and your spotlight is waiting. Growth will be based on performance, and it is your time