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Edith's avatar

Mostly I worry about my health and what will happen to me when it deteriorates to such an extent that I won't be able to take care of myself. That's a dark cloud hanging over me every day, followed by a fear and dread forcing itself upon me through nightmares and dark visions in the hours when others are sleeping. I worry about my children, all adults now, and how they can take care of themselves as they face the onslaught of a frightening future. But I have also learned that love is the answer, the only answer, the love that you describe so beautifully above, and which I have practiced as self-compassion (so difficult) and tonglen. I am looking forward to the unfolding of your upcoming posts, thank you.

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Satya Robyn's avatar

Tell me: What do you worry about? How much of your energy does it take? Rather than worrying, maybe you funnel your ‘worry-energy’ into excessive planning or perfecting or working or self-criticism, or doing things to numb yourself out a bit? (If so, all my advice will apply just as much to you too.) Which of the list above might help you to find a different angle with these worries this week, or shed a different light on what happens inside you?

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