Bringing conversations on anxiety to the open

Conversations on anxiety still largely occur behind closed doors, where you have to "beat" it so you can be strong again.

Rather than "beat it" as if the anxious thoughts are the enemy to conquer, turn and face it with compassion.

Anxiety is a manifestation of fear, and fear is a biologically protective response. The fear barometer reading may be off in what is actually life-threatening, but nevertheless, it's act of love to make sure I don't get hurt.

I've left behind the weak / strong judgement on anxiety and rather relate to it as a companion. My companion doesn't get to be in the driver's seat, or change the radio station, but can come along for the ride.

I practice curiosity and continually seek to understand her at a deeper level so when her guidance arrives in the form of anxiety, I have clarity on what's actually underneath the concern for my health (or however your anxious thoughts manifest).

In this new relationship, I suffer less. I accept myself for having emotion. I'm grounded in who I am.

It takes a tremendous amount of courage to face fears that you've related to as true. What if they weren't? What would change in your life if you didn't have to spend the mental energy fighting anxiety?