Anxiety Resolution Boat

Look! Squirrel! #57

Commentary

When we feel anxious, the mind immediately treats anxiety itself as the problem to be solved. It responds with more analysis, more techniques, more plans, often pulling us even further away from the simple reality that’s already here.

The mind becomes so occupied with fixing anxiety that it misses the whale-sized beauty happening right beside it. The Flower Capybara notices what is happening right now and feels appreciation.

Question: What am I overlooking right now because I’m so focused on getting rid of a feeling that I’m resisting?