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Apr 02 2016

8 Things That Are True About You

“All you who feel yourselves threatened [aka, anxious or depressed] by this changing world, it’s twists of fortune and it’s bitter jests, it’s brief [and sad] relationships, and all the ‘gifts’ it merely lends, only to take away again-learn this. This world will provide you no [real nor satisfying] safety. ”

A Course in Miracles

I believe this is true.

I can see it in the eyes and feel it in hearts of many who come into my office.

And then what usually happens is a sense of real disappointment surfaces and anger will set in because  they have been relying on a promise made (by society? by their partners?) that the expectations they had aren’t being met.

When this happens, people become defensive and entertain the idea that [Read more…]

Written by Elisa Thomas · Categorized: Achieving Happiness and Peace, Anxiety, For a Healthier Relationship · Tagged: anxiety, attack, depression, happiness, security

Sep 21 2014

Guilt and Shame

Anxiety is the sum total of our contained reaction to perceived guilt and shame. It is needless suffering and not part of our natural state. I believe we are naturally happy, content, joyful and at peace. Anything that happens to disturb that natural state runs counter to who you really are [Read more…]

Written by Elisa Thomas · Categorized: Anxiety

Sep 21 2014

“We feel the way we think”

I recently read this in David Burns, MD’s many books on anxiety and depression. If this is true (and I believe it is) then we need to re-examine our thoughts in order to change how we feel. We stand to gain an awful lot, namely less pain, more freedom and an increased feeling of self esteem.

The thoughts that are in your head about any perceived deficiency you think you have came from a source that clearly does not care about your success. Quite frankly, this voice, wherever it came from, is not true, never has been true about you and is no indication of who you are at your core. Don’t believe it. It’s asking for a challenge, so rise up and prove it wrong!

Written by Elisa Thomas · Categorized: Anxiety

Sep 21 2014

Fear and Anxiety

Fear and anxiety show up in our lives without our formal invitation. When they do, shame and blame can be companions lurking nearby. As a result, the quality of our lives and relationships suffer.

As children, we don’t always learn how truly capable we are in solving problems or handling uncertainty, especially if we aren’t given the chance to [Read more…]

Written by Elisa Thomas · Categorized: Anxiety

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