Anxiety & Stress

THE GUEST HOUSE

This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whatever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond.

~Rumi

By exploring the nature of stress and anxiety, exploring where it comes from, RATHER than trying to find a way around it, one can finally begin to have a true acceptance of the way things are. It is from this growing awareness and acceptance that change comes. WARNING: Relief might not look like you think it will! I invite you to tune in, not drop out. Things might seem harder at first, as you see things that were already there but under the surface. But together we CAN navigate rough waters, and find creative ways to enjoy the ride.