10/27/2023
Worth some thought and a share. Joe Gorman has published some great books.
Don't let your mind focus on the next thing you dread. Don't ruin the present by catastrophising the future. Anxiety is present whenever we find the courage to attempt something new. It is natural and normal to be anxious about buying a house, going away to college, starting a new school, putting our signature on a car loan, or joining the armed forces. Many people experience anxiety when they are engaging in circumstances beyond their personal control, such as flying in an airplane or riding a roller coaster. Anything exciting carries with it a grain of anxiety. But anxiety should not paralyze us. We know from past experiences that many tasks that once seemed impossible or intimidating (driving a car for the first time, learning a new language, learning how to swim) were eventually mastered and have rewarded us with their utility and convenience. Anxiety that paralyzes us has its roots in our thinking. Our thoughts will ruin our days if we let them. Reorient your life towards optimism and hope. Relax and believe. Doubt your doubts, not your faith. Whatever we plant in our minds and make a sincere commitment to mastering will come to pass. Our intentions become our reality. The first step in getting somewhere is deciding that you're not going to stay where you are. You can do this.
