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)
What about if the thought of anxiety is the reason for your anxiety?
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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