Please help - looking for a guide

[jasminejj]

what your relationship with fear & desperation is now?

I have seen the lie of "self" and not a desperate seeker any more. I even stopped watching youtube videos on nonduality topics :).

I still get anxious during public speaking, meeting strangers, facing unknown situations etc.,

I used to worry a lot/longer, but I've noticed that I recover quickly now.

[Anastacia42]

Good! Thank b you.

Other than that, no one had any questions. Watch for am email about further resources. Good work!

Here is an anxiety exercise that focuses a person in the present, and in a part of the brain that cannot do anxiety. Basically, go through each sense and say (or think) "I see/ hear/ feel/ taste/ touch ______________." A minute or two of each and usually anxiety is gone.

I see the couch.
I see the keyboard.
I see the glass. Etc.

I hear the train.
I hear the keys clacking.
I hear my breath. Etc.

I feel the couch under my butt.
I feel my fingers on the keys.
I feel the cold air. Etc.

I taste a metallic taste in my mouth.
I taste the coffee.
I taste the food. Etc.

I smell the humidity in the air.
I smell my husband's shampoo.
I smell the soap. Etc.

As far as I can tell, the only time this doesn't work is when someone won't do it.

[jasminejj]

Believe it or not, seeing each of the senses(just like you've mentioned) started happening on its own throughout the day without any effort. I have few meetings today at work, where I have to present. I will see what happens with the body contractions when the anxiety shows up.

Thank you for bringing me back to my senses. That was the missing dot before joining LU. I was so disconnected with my body sensations.

Yes, I got email about the Facebook support group.

[Anastacia42]

Great.

We have a couple of support groups that are meeting via teleconference and I'll give you the information on that.

There are 3 meetings.

Vince Shubert runs one on the weekends. Write to vinceschubert@gmail.com for the link & schedule.

Luchana & Lubo run one on Thursdays. Write to Luchana at luchanauzunova@gmail.com

Ilona holds a monthly meeting. Write admin@ilonaciunaite.com for that link & schedule

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