Hello friends on Hive. It's been a long time.
The break off here was to help me take part fully in the Hamster airdrop that happened last weekend. Lots of activities on my desk did not allow me to multitask. However, I am happy to be back to catch up with this family.
I was scrolling though my FB feed yesterday when I saw this image and it was really hilarious. Just then, I remembered someone said those words to me last week when I was really nervous. I wish to share with you. Meanwhile, how do you respond when you're told "the situation is under control"?
Anxiety has a way of creeping in at the worst moments. It was one of those days where everything was going as planned (mining and tapping hamster kombat) until suddenly, my phone which is the hub of all my critical tasks, packed up. In the middle of this important activity, trying to meet up with my target profit per hour. The dateline for the snapshot was nearer and I was gripped by a surge of panic. I had so much trusted that I will make some good money from the airdrop to buy myself a new phone and at this point, it looked like all my efforts will be washing down the drain.
I could feel my heart racing as I attempted every trick I knew: rebooting, charging, restarting —nothing worked. I mean, it did not respond. My mind spun in circles, running through worst-case scenarios. With my phone frozen and crucial tasks hanging in the balance, I felt helpless. But then, I remembered the one person who might be able to help—my technician.
I could not all him either, so I was lucky to find someone going his direction. I gave the phone on trust to give to him to check , since I was not very financially buoyant. I added a note with my Sister's phone number for him to call to tell what went wrong. Hour later, my Sister was back from work and mentioned that the technician had called earlier. Thankfully, he called again and I expected a lengthy explanation or some complicated troubleshooting steps that might make my anxiety worse. But instead, he said four words that I didn't realize I needed to hear at that moment: "Situation under control."
Those simple words immediately calmed me. It was as if he had reached through the phone, grabbed hold of my panic, and wrestled it to the ground. What struck me was not only his confidence but also the reminder that there are solutions to every problem, even in moments of chaos.
As I remember that experience, I see the beauty of trust and reassurance. My technician, with his expertise and calm demeanor, knew something I didn’t. He knew how to fix the issue. He wasn’t phased by the urgency or the gravity of my situation. And his assurance that everything would be handled gave me the mental space to step back and breathe. This was me thinking of where to get money to buy a new phone. Thankfully, the issue was trouble-shooted and I could continue my mining activity.
Now, let's reason..
How often do we let anxiety take control when we are faced with unexpected challenges? A broken phone, a malfunctioning gadget, or an interrupted workflow can feel like the sky is falling in the moment. Yet, in those times, it’ i important to remember that panic does not solve problems; calmness and trust do. Trust in our knowledge, trust in others who can help, and trust that most situations, with time and expertise, can be resolved.
Though my phone was fixed, and the serious activity resumed. but more than the technical fix, it was those words, "situation under control," that shifted my perspective. They made me realize that even in the most stressful moments, we are not powerless. We just need to have faith, the faith in others and faith that every problem, big or small, has a solution.
Perhaps you could go through some worrying times as I did, get this that sometimes all it takes is a little reassurance to keep your head above water. This could come from someone else or from within yourself. Knowing that the situation is under control can make all the difference.