Concept of Willingness

It's okay to feel anxious and like you're not in control. The truth is, that we often have less control over our internal experiences than we think. But here's the thing - understanding this lack of control can be the first step to managing anxiety in a whole new way.

The important thing is to be willing to face those uncomfortable experiences. Can you open yourself up to these internal struggles? This concept of willingness isn't about giving up or surrendering to anxiety. It's about taking a different stance with this internal experience showing up for you. A curious stance, an open stance, and an awareness that these experiences can't inherently hurt you. They are temporary experiences that come and go.

The key is to practice this stance when it matters most to you - when you're pursuing things that matter to you. The truth is that most of us want to be able to look back on our lives and see big and small places where we showed up in ways that were important to us. Not focused on what we did to avoid feeling anxious, scared, uncertain, or vulnerable. And one way to do more of that is to practice being willing. So go ahead, take that first step, and be with whatever experiences are present in this moment! 🌿