One of the most valuable skills I have learned (and I am yet to perfect it) is to experience an emotion without attaching it to a story. Let me explain. Many times I have felt sad, angry or hurt. Apparently humans often do. It would also seem that some humans seek explanations for every occurrence … Continue reading Straying into Storyland
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Good news for anyone who can breathe
Waiting for the results of medical tests is one of life's exquisite tortures. One morning I was at work trying to concentrate on my tasks while waiting for the phone call with results of a biopsy. Waiting to find out if I had cancer. A couple of days before, that sort of thing wasn't even … Continue reading Good news for anyone who can breathe
The mental torture of anxiety
It's healthy and natural to be concerned about stuff. Humanity would have perished long ago if people did not imagine possible negative outcomes of their actions. Even people who claim they don't worry about anything usually still wear seatbelts and helmets, lock their houses and vehicles, buy insurance, have medical checkups and try to avoid … Continue reading The mental torture of anxiety
