Coping with Anxiety: 3 Practical Tools to Help Take the Edge Off
Lao Tzu has famously said: “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” The worry and nervousness of anxiety is that of the future, or of events that haven't happened yet but we speculate could happen.
Why Hitting Rock Bottom Might Be Exactly What You Need to Transform
While everyone’s rock bottom may look differently, the feeling of being at rock bottom is probably very similar. It’s that feeling of utter incompetence and unworthiness, that you are as low and insignificant as a pile of rubble and you have no idea how to come back up.
How Our Fears and Limitations Prevent Us From Reaching Our Potential
Fear is the reminder of boundaries not yet crossed. It defends against irreversible error by reminding each person what he cannot do and preventing him from moving where he is not ready to.
We’re often told not to judge, yet we make important decisions about people and relationships every day. So where is the line between judgment and discernment? Exploring that distinction could be one of the most valuable skills we can develop for making wiser decisions while preserving compassion.