A vicious circle is comparable to being stuck in a pattern of thinking and acting that produces negative results. When a threat arises to our well-being, the initial response is usually fear that may quickly transform into anger.
After an angry outburst, anxiety is prompted by the realization that emotional damage has taken place, made evident by the withdrawal of those subject to the angry outburst. Understanding the power of a vicious circle can be the beginning of healthy; productive change.
Anxiety is often followed by sadness, fostered by emotional and physical damage inflicted on yourself, another person, or a relationship. A vicious circle reflects a lack of self-control. Healing the damage caused by vicious circles begins by gaining and maintaining self-control.
Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, made possible by loving God and surrendering everything to him.
You
did not choose me; I chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the
kind of fruit that endures. And so the Father will give you whatever you ask of
him in my name.
~John
15:16 Good News Bible
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