Our world is anything but peaceful and there is plenty to be afraid of. If we already have a tendency towards anxiety, the present state of the world is likely making things worse.
But not only are we anxious because of what’s going on “out there”, we are also anxious because of the thoughts generated in our own minds.
“What if” thoughts are characteristic of anxiety. And rarely do we “what if” about winning the lottery or living to be 100 years old, happy and healthy with all of our faculties intact! Rather, we worry, doomscroll and imagine worst case scenarios. We fear for our safety and security, the unknown and the loss of control. More and more we fear each other, and sometimes we even fear love.
Anxiety is a “messenger”, letting us know that something is amiss. Many strategies for relieving anxiety don’t work in the long run because anxiety is often a cover for something else, something deeper — maybe unsung grief, or anger, or shame. As long as we aren’t addressing the core issues generating our anxiety, it's likely to remain stubborn and immoveable.
So much that is going on in the world is beyond our control, but we always have agency over our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Join me on Tuesday, June 24th to learn more about how we can quiet our minds, soothe our anxiety and make space for more love, happiness and peace of mind.
