The Unexpected Spiritual Practice That Majorly Eased My Anxiety

Up until that point, the stress in my life has mainly been mental stress and frustration related to the planet. I felt helpless and like so much was beyond our control. All of this insecurity, isolation, and separation took their toll. My system shut down and put me in a state of emergency.

I suspect that I am not alone with these feelings; Research has found that by the end of 2020, 37% of Americans had symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. And during the ongoing pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the United States reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorders.

After spending 24 hours in the emergency room, the nurse asked me before I left the hospital, “What is your plan if you leave? I replied wholeheartedly, “A major reevaluation of my life is in order, beginning with radical self-care and a nourishing daily routine. I will no longer be controlled by things I cannot control.” She hugged me and replied, “You deserve your own care and love. You are worth it. "

"I will no longer allow the things that I cannot control to control myself."

I knew I had to change my lifestyle and stop obsessing over things that I couldn't control.