When I feel anxious, I like to do the following:
I lie down.
I close my eyes.
I feed my subconscious kind, gentle, and powerful words while opening myself to God.
You can speak the words aloud or recite them interiorly.
I recite them interiorly.
Peace.
Love.
Calm.
Joy.
Serve.
Empathy.
Compassion.
Resilient.
Whole.
These words remind me of how God sees me.
I can let go of the negative words and anxious thoughts.
They are not who I am.
They are not how God sees me.
God loves me unconditionally.
God is present with me, even when I feel anxious.
I do not need to judge myself for feeling this way.
I can rest.
I can breathe.
I can gently return to God.
Try this practice for yourself.
Choose a word you need today.
Repeat it slowly.
Allow it to settle within you.
What word do you most need to hear today?
Share it in the comments. I would love to hear from you.
Grateful you are here,
Rich
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