Anxiety you feel in your body
Your body is not betraying you; it is sounding an old alarm for a danger that is not here. Thank it, soften your shoulders, and let it learn it is safe.
Sitting with this one
- Why it resonates
- It reframes physical anxiety as a misfiring old alarm rather than a betrayal, which makes it easier to soothe instead of fear.
- Best for
- Anxiety that shows up as a tight chest, clenched jaw, or shallow breath.
- How to use it
- Name where you feel it, place a hand there, and let a few long exhales tell your body it is safe.
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