by Lucinda Bassett
Hello Everyone!I love this time of year. It is full of potential to change life successfully for the better. It just gets me all pumped up for what is coming…warm weather, vacations, and most importantly… no homework for my kids! Seriously, spring makes me appreciate life and God and all the wonderful things we are fortunate to enjoy as human beings.
Finding Success with the Power of Positive Thinking
Speaking of wonderful experiences, recently I was asked to be a guest on the Hour of Power with Robert Schuller. It was such an amazing experience and I wanted to share it with all of you. I have been watching Hour of Power for 20 some years and I have always enjoyed how their message illuminates life to rid anxiety and depression. I feel that they do much of what we do; teach people the power of positive thinking. Their message is so clear and simple. Believe in God, believe in yourself, and you can find success in anything, even reducing depression, anxiety, and the effects of other mood disorders.I was so excited, and I have to admit, a bit intimidated when I anticipated doing the show. What could I do or say that had value on a program of this caliber? I know that I am “divinely driven” and that my spiritual beliefs have totally guided my life, but this is private and personal stuff. Who wants to hear it anyway and exactly how do you talk about it without sounding “preachy?” And of course there’s the big one…am I worthy? I am far from perfect. Who wants to hear this kind of message from me? Can anyone be helped by what I have to say?
Meeting the Schullers
My fears and insecurities were put at ease the minute I entered the Crystal Cathedral. Yes, it is as amazing in real life as it looks on TV. What I really enjoyed was that the whole Schuller clan works with the Cathedral. I met brothers and sisters and children and grandkids working together to help people feel whole, free from anxiety and depression. I was treated so kindly and everyone was so warm and real.It was especially wonderful to meet Dr. Robert Schuller Jr. and see him interact with his teenage kids, who are very much like mine. I have to admit I was hoping to be on the show with Dr. Schuller Sr. but he wasn’t there that day. But I wasn’t disappointed. Dr. Schuller Jr. is amazing. He is very tall with very big hands and a very warm personality. He took some time to pray with my family about a personal issue and I was overwhelmed by his sensitivity and ability to verbalize the anxieties that we were feeling. I will never forget that moment.
A Powerful Moment in the Crystal Cathedral
Sitting up on the stage waiting to be interviewed was such a gift; the choir, the music, the sun shining through the walls and ceiling of the Crystal Cathedral. It was so powerful and I felt very little anxiety. I was full of happiness for my success and the great things that people do for each other.It was such an honor. Dr. Schuller was so connected with my message, what I do, that it blew me away. I could have talked with him for hours about finding skills that can help people reduce anxiety, depression, and panic by slowing down and being grateful for the successes that we all have. His spiritual energy is wonderful.
I was involved in two separate sermons and then I was asked to do a book signing. That was such an amazing experience too. The people were so wonderful and the personal stories were so touching.
Gratefulness for What We Have Been Given
I came away from the whole experience humble and grateful. God has been so good to me to give me such a wonderful job. I love that I can make people feel better and give people who suffer from anxiety, panic, and depression hope. But I also know that this is something we are all capable of doing for each other. All it takes are kind words, encouragement, and support during tough times, and appreciation of each other.I will never forget my experience at the Crystal Cathedral. I will never take my life or my profession for granted. Life is good. God is alive and well and living in all of us, so we don’t have to worry, or feel anxious, or get panicky or depressed. This is a tremendous responsibility but I think we are up to it if we learn to accept it gratefully.
Until next time,
Lucinda
