Challenges provide opportunities to give up our sense of impending doom. They offer a chance to think differently, act differently, and have faith. You are capable and able to love yourself no matter what challenges you face. Acknowledge doubt and fear, and then open your heart to self. You are safe in this very moment, and tomorrow will come.
Anxiety is not dangerous – it’s just uncomfortable. Venture into your own heart and you will find the love and calm you seek. Practice breathing, and deciding to relax and calm down. Right now you have feelings and thoughts you don’t like, and that’s okay. You don’t have to fight these feelings. Open your heart and accept the fact that some aspects of who you are feel scared and uncertain. Offer yourself some much needed reassurance of the overall positive expectation of life.
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Hi Dr. Annette. I agree, all emotions need an outlet fo expression. In fact, anxiety can often be caused by not allowing ourselves to feel emotions (fear, sadness, grieving). I have a guest post at my blog today from Melissa at MindfulConstruct that talks about the need to let ALL of our feelings flow, even the turbulent, not-so-nice ones like you mention. In that in doing so, more calm, serene emotional states can manifest.
Great post. Don’t know if I’ve commented here yet but I’m a reader and a subscriber, and enjoy your blog!
Cheers,
Miche
Miche – Serenity Hacker´s last blog ..3 Keys to Emotional Serenity
Dear Miche,
I loved your guest post article on gaining Emotional Serenity at http://serenityhacker.com/2009/11/3-keys-to-emotional-serenity/
Emotions, especially the intense ones, can be so difficult to face. Our first response is to want to run from them or push them back down. But the most difficult emotions also offer the most fertile areas of personal growth.
Thanks for visiting and sharing your insights.
Great post!
Just beautiful!
Kathleen you are beautiful also!