"If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present." - Lao Tzu; ancient Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism Wake up call! Yesterday, as I was leaving my hometown of Chicago, a huge feeling … Continue reading Living in the Present
Tag: anxiety
Fight or Flight
My body is in fight mode. My mind is anxious. My body is tense. My nerves are raw. There are nights I can't sleep. My body has decided to go into instinctual survival mode. According to BodySolutions.com, the body enters fight or flight mode as a response to a perceived threat. "When our fight or … Continue reading Fight or Flight
I’m on my own
So this is it. I'm finally on my own. Like literally on my own. I wasn't dropped off at a college dorm. I'm not staying at a friend or a family member's home for a few months. I'm on my own in Boston. Update. I officially accepted the offer in Boston. Though I really wanted … Continue reading I’m on my own
It’s Beautiful
"See you're doing it again. You have your walls up" He said with a half smile "I know, I know. I told you I'm trying to work on being vulnerable. You're right." I replied admittedly. "It's okay." He smiled. "It's beautiful." I bashfully chuckled and looked away. That was Saturday night, and his words are … Continue reading It’s Beautiful
Inspirational Quote
"Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its troubles. It empties today of it's strength." -Corrie Ten Boom
Grateful for empathetic friends
As I noted in a previous post, I've been anxious about looking for work. In the post before, I mentioned that I need prayer for a car and good credit. Unfortunately, I still don't have any offers for a full-time job, I don't have a car and I still have bad credit. I'm starting to … Continue reading Grateful for empathetic friends
Esther Yvette 