The Gift of an Anxiety Disorder
I’ve called my anxiety disorder a gift for over a decade now. Those of you reading this who have an anxiety disorder may cringe at the thought of calling your suffering a gift. In fact, you may be still at the stage of “why me” in your recovery. In time I hope you realize that [...]
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February 7th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Thanks for commenting @Glory and @Jesse and I hope you are doing better today and in to the future.
When we can wake up each morning and simply FEEL the gratitude of just “being” then we are starting to “get there”.
When we are truly grateful for JUST being alive and enjoying our natural presence and connection to all life, then we are beginning to understand that there is nothing to fear – quite the opposite in fact – it’s pure bliss.
This is why Eckart Tolle said that the two most blissful years of his life he spent penniless and homeless with no traditional attachments to anybody in particular, but feeling attached to all the lives.
January 31st, 2010 at 11:31 am
I love the way this is written because it identifies all that I am feeling and have been feeling for a long time. I struggle with anxiety and I really appreciate your words. Thank you for taking the time to write the way you see this. Its very true.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Just doing some evening surfing on anxiety.
A great post and something ive been thinking about a lot lately. it is tough to see and believe in what you write about when one is down in the valley (as i currently am), but having experienced what it is like back in the sun, i know the truth in what you say. Although i cannot FEEL that it is true, i still know deep down that you’re right.
A fantastic attitude, and jsut a really nice article. KUODS man
June 14th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Thank you very much for the encouraging words Mel. It really matters to me that readers can get something out of a piece or idea.
I hope you are doing well, and you have found that balance we all need to live in grace.
As far as HW goes, it’s their forum and I respect that very much, It’s their call. I’ll remove all my links. There is a fine line between unabashed self promotion, and a sincere contribution.
All the very best to you friend, and enjoy your summer!
Good luck to you Mel…
J
June 14th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I happened to stumble across your post on HW.com and found this Gift of your Anxiety Disorder. I suffered from one, still do at times, I guess it never really goes away, we just learn how to deal with it and incorporate into our daily lives.
Great read and I look forward to reading more of your writing!
PS HW should allow you to post this since it will help so many and not look at it competition to their site.
Good luck Jacob!