Essays from a compulsive writer and professional overthinker. She/They
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The capacity to bear anxiety is important for the individual’s self-realization and for his conquest of his environment. Every person experiences continual shocks and threats to his existence; indeed, self-actualization occurs only at the price of moving ahead despite such shocks. This indicates the constructive use of anxiety.”
— Rollo May, The Meaning of Anxiety (via The School of Anxiety is The School of Greatness)
Oh, there is no “what if”. You are absolutely right and this is a thought pattern I am trying to break. Anxiety over having anxiety before I can even have anxiety is a major hurdle to stepping outside of my comfort zone and living my life fully. In addition, I think many people, including me, identify too much with our anxieties, making them too much a part of who we are. It’s quotes like this, and the video I got it from, that help me put my little fears, worries, and uneasiness into perspective.
I know that anxiety acts as a “Murphy” in my life, deciding the outcome of each day. However, without it, I would be lost.
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Lisa Marie Blair 
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