anxiety

One of our friends, a Navajo teacher named David Chethlahe Palladin, used to remind us that, “Worryin’ is just prayin’ backwards.” The major cause of stress for most people arises from self-generated anxiety and worries. Since the body responds equally to mental images as to sensory ones, learning to monitor and sort through our thoughts can be a major step in becoming more mindful.

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