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Debbie - Thank you for your question. Today, I have been plagued with an intense feeling of anxiety, so I must be honest when I admit that the anxiety that comes with change never really goes away. But, I have learned to accept that anxiety is part of the process. I am also learning to accept that the anxiety never stays forever and eventually it gets replaced with the joy of a new experience.

I wrote a post about this back in December and included in it is a great quote by a Hopi elder about Letting Go Of The Shore. When I am having a particularly challenging day, I like to re-read the quote and remind myself that "the river has a destination".

So...that's what I'm doing today. Breathing into a paper bag and reminding myself to Let Go Of The Shore and just enjoy the journey...

Here's the link to the post: http://www.afreshchapter.com/letting-go-of-the-shore.html

But, in case you just want to read the quote, here it is:

“There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those that will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel that they are torn apart and will suffer greatly.

Know that the river has its destination. The elders say that we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.

The time for the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

For we are the ones that we have been waiting for.”
Debbie - Thank you for your question. Today, I have been plagued with an intense feeling of anxiety, so I must be honest when I admit that the anxiety that comes with change never really goes away. But, I have learned to accept that anxiety is part of the process. I am also learning to accept that the anxiety never stays forever and eventually it gets replaced with the joy of a new experience.

I wrote a post about this back in December and included in it is a great quote by a Hopi elder about Letting Go Of The Shore. When I am having a particularly challenging day, I like to re-read the quote and remind myself that "the river has a destination".

So...that's what I'm doing today. Breathing into a paper bag and reminding myself to Let Go Of The Shore and just enjoy the journey...

Here's the link to the post: http://www.afreshchapter.com/letting-go-of-the-shore.html

But, in case you just want to read the quote, here it is:

“There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those that will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel that they are torn apart and will suffer greatly.

Know that the river has its destination. The elders say that we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.

The time for the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

For we are the ones that we have been waiting for.”