I cultivate a nonanxious presence for myself by not complaining, slowing down, focusing on one things at a time, and eating meals without rushing at not at my desk.
Don’t believe the story of powerlessness-oh -I have never realized how much I do believe that story. Somehow it’s become conflated with a bad definition of meekness. So much to unravel for me- THANK YOU.
Thank you for the repost. I have heard you say the phrase “being a non-anxious presence for myself” on many occasions (I use insight timer) and to hear it explained helps me greatly. I have had occasion lately to need this at my seasonal job, which I really enjoy, but this season has been especially trying and having a better understanding of it allows me to apply it in my life. Thank you. Ase’
What a great reminder as I start a new school term tomorrow and the anxiousness is rising. It's been great to ask "How can I be a "non-anxious presence for myself"?"
Thanks for reposting from the archives🙏🏽❤️ I needed this reminder on being a “non-anxious presence for myself” as I begin a new ministry assignment as Associate Chaplain at a residential program for children displaced from their families for a variety of reasons—most of those reasons trauma-based.
Laughter—the deep, belly shaking, tears inducing variety—has become my antidote for mitigating stress overload. On the first day of my new position I noticed my breathing was more shallow and fear messages about starting a new job were running on the tracks of my mind. I called one of adult children whose wisdom, wit, and “don’t give two f¥€#s” attitude restored my access to deep breathing when she advised me to remember “who you are, and walk in like you’re not to be f¥€#’d with, PERIODT. We howled with laughter together😅😂😅😂 Immediately, I could feel my cortisol levels regulate and sailed through first day orientation fully present to myself and my new colleagues.
Thank you for reposting. Much appreciated and welcomed at such a time as this.
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I cultivate a nonanxious presence for myself by not complaining, slowing down, focusing on one things at a time, and eating meals without rushing at not at my desk.
Don’t believe the story of powerlessness-oh -I have never realized how much I do believe that story. Somehow it’s become conflated with a bad definition of meekness. So much to unravel for me- THANK YOU.
Thank you for the repost. I have heard you say the phrase “being a non-anxious presence for myself” on many occasions (I use insight timer) and to hear it explained helps me greatly. I have had occasion lately to need this at my seasonal job, which I really enjoy, but this season has been especially trying and having a better understanding of it allows me to apply it in my life. Thank you. Ase’
I'm looking at your book to my left. Maybe it's actually time to do more than look
What a great reminder as I start a new school term tomorrow and the anxiousness is rising. It's been great to ask "How can I be a "non-anxious presence for myself"?"
Thanks for reposting from the archives🙏🏽❤️ I needed this reminder on being a “non-anxious presence for myself” as I begin a new ministry assignment as Associate Chaplain at a residential program for children displaced from their families for a variety of reasons—most of those reasons trauma-based.
Laughter—the deep, belly shaking, tears inducing variety—has become my antidote for mitigating stress overload. On the first day of my new position I noticed my breathing was more shallow and fear messages about starting a new job were running on the tracks of my mind. I called one of adult children whose wisdom, wit, and “don’t give two f¥€#s” attitude restored my access to deep breathing when she advised me to remember “who you are, and walk in like you’re not to be f¥€#’d with, PERIODT. We howled with laughter together😅😂😅😂 Immediately, I could feel my cortisol levels regulate and sailed through first day orientation fully present to myself and my new colleagues.
Laughter IS good medicine. Ashe~