Mistakes With Bipolar Disorder: What To Watch and How To Win
3 common mistakes for people with a mental illness
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“Why are you so nervous?” I asked Aaron.
“It’s my first time,” he said with a tremor in his voice. “I don’t want to mess anything up.”
“It’s okay,” I told him. “I’m here. And even if you mess up, no one will probably even notice.”
What I didn’t say was I knew he would make mistakes. Everyone does the first time.
Aaron was running the audio and video controls for our Bible study meeting. It sounds like a simple job, but during the average night, there are a lot of moving parts.
We usually have several videos to play and pictures to display on the front monitors.
The soundbox person also controls the microphones we use for people to take part in the meeting. It can feel like a lot going on, but with a little practice, anyone can master it.
Mostly, the job takes concentration and a quick response.
“Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”
- Mary Tyler Moore
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