The real cause of our fear is not always evident. When I feel anxious, the anxiety attaches itself to whatever is going on most immediately in my life. I might be stuck in a long line at the supermarket checkout counter, afraid I’m not going to get everything else done because I’m wasting precious time. I might have the early symptoms of a flu and worry that if it gets worse I’ll have to cancel clients or miss teaching my weekly meditation class. I might be helping my son with a school project due the next day and fear that if he doesn’t complete the assignment in a creative or thoughtful way
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