Ease Anxiety

According to Acupuncturist, herbalist, yogini Dana Schwartz anxiety is a signal, truly a gift, which brings us the awareness that something is out of balance.

Bet you never thought those anxiety attacks were ‘gifts!’

I certainly  can tell you that I did not. What I can tell you is that after meditating on this exact point, I’ve been able to understand how I can now easily deal with anxiety waves. Somewhere within my studies and self inquiry I made this connection, not quite using the word gift, but an opportunity to address behaviours, environments and even relationships that needed to be looked at in a deeper way.

Now, using the word gift, softens the whole perspective. It allows me to step out of the wanting to get rid of mentality and teaches me to be still within my own being. I’ve learned to be with anxiety, and gradually break it down in a gentle manner.

Oh, I still get pangs of thick emotion in my belly. I still get those waves that knock me over, but I no longer feel ruled by them. I know that it’s my choice to see these times as invitations to engage with myself in new ways.

This little video is just the beginning. I’ll be adding more anxiety easing tips along the way 🙂

This video and tip was inspired by this guest post from Dana Schwartz over at my friend Hillary Rubin’s blog. Hillary has a wealth of insight on her site. You should check it out 🙂