John Sovec, Therapy and Counseling In Pasadena

People Let Me Tell Ya 'bout My Best Friend

2012-01-16T14:29:00.000-08:00

It really is amazing how powerful friendships can be. They can change your life or simply provide a place for a good laugh.
People Let Me Tell Ya 'bout My Best Friend

A Day in Our Shoes - Homeless LGBT Youth

2011-11-21T07:57:00.001-08:00

The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself

2011-11-17T14:37:00.000-08:00

The holidays don't have to be all about giving expensive gifts. Turn off some of the holiday stress and rediscover the true meaning of the holidays

The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself

Bullying Has To Stop!

2011-09-28T14:50:00.001-07:00

It is important to know that bullying in any shape, from , or size is not acceptable. Sometimes the best place to start is with ourselves. After watching this video, can you commit to bringing and end to bullying in your world.

I hope so

Jamey Rodemeyer's Sister Taunted At School Dance

The Darkness of Teen Depression

2011-09-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

Being around a teen who is deep in depression can be hard. But sometimes just being there can be enough.

The Darkness of Teen Depression

Alone to Lonely: The Deceptive Journey

2011-09-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

Some days seem harder than others especially when you feel like you are all alone. Their is a fine line between being alone, which can be cool, to being lonely, which can be tough.

Alone to Lonely: The Deceptive Journey

Exercise: The Prescription to Change Your Mood

2011-08-18T08:36:00.000-07:00

Even as the days get hot during the summer it is vital to get outside and exercise. Not just for your physical well being but also as a way to enhance your mood. One of the best prescriptions to fight off depression and anxiety is getting out into the sun and committing to moderate amounts of exercise on a daily basis. You don't have to train for a marathon but even 20 - 30 minutes of exercise can elevate body chemistry and lift you out of the darkness of depression and the stress of constant anxiety.

Exercise: The Prescription to Change Your Mood

Don't Be So Afraid!

2011-07-25T17:16:00.001-07:00

I was watching The Glee Project the other day and was amazed at how open the kids are on the show expressing their affection for each other. I am not talking about expressing their sexuality, which they are open about as well, but about the ability to openly share how much they care for each other through physical expression.

These kids, who are hoping to get a spot on the next season of Glee, hug each other, lean on each other, hang out on the sofa draped all over each other with no sense of shame or fear.

Is it possible that we are approaching a new age where people can be more open about the physical expression of caring for each other?

I for one would be a big fan of this movement. I feel as if too much time is spent worrying about appearing a certain way because you are openly affectionate. Why not drop the barriers, drop the pretense, and openly share our physical affection toward each other.

Intimacy is a big risk but the pay off is worth it.

Hug somebody you care about today.

Here is a cool video that expresses how much fun hugging can be!

You Don't Have To Be Angry All The Time!

2011-07-22T13:46:00.001-07:00

In any moment that involves the presence of intense emotion, you have a choice.

You can mirror the rage, anger, sarcasm, or cruelty of the people being hurtful to you or you can choose to remain centered and cool.

You don't need to constantly be fighting back and being cruel to others, instead you can choose a path of peace and self-reliance. When choosing this path, mean people don't know how to respond and will often get very quiet and walk away.

It is so easy to carry around thoughts of fear and anger that affect the way you interact with the world. At many times during the day you may find yourself challenged by mean words, taunting, teasing, and even bullying: causing you to live in a permanent cycle of fight or flight.

It is a constant low-level fear, which we often describe simply as stress.

This stress manifests itself not only in your emotional response, but also in your body, affecting your physical health.

By learning to pay attention. mindfulness and equanimity can help you balance your emotions and melt away the layers of stress that wreak havoc on minds, bodies and relationships.

Check out www.JohnSovec.com to learn some ways to meditate and let go

Anger: Fast and Furious!

2011-07-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

Every day we have a choice to explode and be angry to the people we met in life or to stay present in a situation and react as a centered person.
Anger steal so much of our life energy that perhaps it is time to choose a different approach.

Anger: Fast and Furious!

Growing Things

2011-06-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

Some days we have to challenge our selves to grow, even if it is just a little. And sometimes we need the help of a friend, a guide, or a therapist to walk with us along the way.

Growing Things

Ripening Your Dreams

2011-06-09T10:35:00.000-07:00

Just like a fine wine, we need to nurture our dreams and let them mature into reality. In therapy, we uncover what those dreams are and then learn to trust the process of making those dreams and goals become a reality.

Ripening Your Dreams

There is Hope

2011-05-25T10:25:00.001-07:00

It is so easy to feel lost an alone as a LGBT person in this crazy mixed up world of ours. And yet every once in a while you get to witness how amazing people really are. Please watch this video and share with others to learn the true meaning of tolerance and humanity.

An Experiment in Texas

I suddenly feel like there is some hope in this world!

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Seven

2011-05-17T10:20:00.000-07:00

Every day we breathe in and we breathe out.
This wonderful life sustaining rhythm is one of the key focal points for a simple and powerful form of meditation that can reduce stress and relieve anxiety.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Seven

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Six

2011-05-10T09:27:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how your outlook on life can effect how you experience your life. A little optimism can go a long way in the battle against stress and anxiety.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Six

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Five

2011-04-20T15:25:00.000-07:00

As you leave work today, notice how much noise and stimulus surround you on your commute home. All of this noise contributes to your daily stress levels.
But there is something you can do about all of this stress and anxiety...

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Five

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Four

2011-04-07T11:55:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how many people try to bottle everything up and hide their thoughts and feelings from the world. This is a huge cause of the stress and anxiety that builds up in many peoples lives. Yet talking things out can really have a huge impact on our ability to release and reduce stress.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Four

No Bullying

2011-04-06T08:30:00.001-07:00

It can be really scary going to school each day feeling different and as if you don't fit in. The fear of someone yelling out " Faggot!" or pushing you into a locker. Even overhearing someone saying " that's so gay" and worrying that they might be saying something about you.

Being bullied is scary. No one has the right to bully you.

It is important to find your allies, people who make you feel safe, so that you can be okay during the day.

For me this video says it all.

Stand Up! - Don't Stand for Homophobic Bullying

Find people who will stand up for you.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Three

2011-04-06T08:09:00.000-07:00

We work so hard trying to keep our heads above water that we sometimes forget how to play.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Three

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Two

2011-04-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

Did you ever think about how much caffeine you ingest in one day? It may be more than you think and caffeine can radically effect you ability to handle stress and anxiety.
Explore this helpful tool to reduce caffeine and reduce stress.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day Two

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day One

2011-03-31T14:48:00.000-07:00

Is stress taking over your life?
Join me for the next seven days as I share practical tools for reducing stress and anxiety in your life.

Seven Days to Reducing Stress: Day One

2011-03-17T16:54:00.001-07:00

I know I share a lot of methods on meditation and relaxation but sometimes it is the simple tasks of daily life that can bring us back to our center.

For me the task is cooking. When I cook I find that my mind and body relax and I move into a zone where it is all about the ingredients and the process of bringing them together in harmony.

What simple task brings you peace?

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall

2011-03-16T12:47:00.000-07:00

When was the last time you took a good look at yourself? By looking at the reflections in the eyes of the people in our lives we can take a deep journey inward to learn more about ourselves.
Therapy and counseling are are great tools to find out who you are and how you want to be in your world

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall

March Newsletter

2011-03-12T15:20:00.000-08:00

It's time to talk about change. It is something that is always happening and by opening our awareness to the process, amazing things can happen.
Take a look!

An Apple a Day...

2011-02-24T15:42:00.000-08:00

If you are what you eat, does what you eat also effect your mood and energy? Does eating influence anxiety and depression. Do we sometimes get angry at our spouse because we haven't eaten all day?

You Bet!

By paying attention to eating well and in a timely manner we can make huge changes in how we feel each day.

An Apple a Day...:

Where to Find Love on Valentines Day

2011-02-13T12:44:00.001-08:00

"To love oneself is the beginning of a life long affair" Oscar Wilde.

And no truer words could be spoken on Valentines Day where there is so much pressure to prove one's love to others and the world. Do we have it wrong trying to make love an external process rather than focusing on the inner process of self love?

When we put love into a bigger picture the one person that will be with you your entire life is, well, you. While other types of love, family, friends, partners, spouses, may come and go, finding a deep internal sense of loving oneself can create peace in our thoughts and emotions.

Being willing to let go of the negative voices that dominate many of our thoughts and instead focusing on our strengths and good qualities can bring a truer sense of self into the picture and allow us to be comfotable with our own company.

And the amazing bonus of this way of being is that the more we are able to love ourselves the more love we have to share with the world.

So for this Valentines Day, change your priorities; be loving and kind to yourself and notice how much more beautiful the world becomes.

Valentines Day, A Different Look

2011-02-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

That magic day is here when chocolates are sent, flowers delivered, and cards filled with poems of love and longing are shared.

But there is another way to find love and that is to follow the path of nurturing yourself.

Valentines Day, A Different Look: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Normal is Soooo 1980's

2011-02-09T15:01:00.001-08:00

It's never easy being different. A lot of people say they just want to be normal. I say no.

Normal is beige.

Normal is boring.

Normal is fitting in with what everybody else is doing.

What about instead being okay with different, embracing it, and letting go of the fear to state who you are in the world.

Maybe not everybody is ready to take this step, maybe not all people are ready to see it, but somehow eventually we need to become comfortable with who we are and find the willingness to live in that space.

Share a little bit more of who you are today with someone you trust and see how it goes. Little steps to start can make big change.

Intuition: Finding the Wisdom Within

2011-01-27T15:55:00.000-08:00

We know what we want to do. We know what we should do. But sometimes we get distracted and find ourselves lost in the wilderness of our thoughts.
Go quiet!
Go inside!
Rediscover you intuition.

Intuition: Finding the Wisdom Within

Even Teens Can Test Positive

2011-01-27T15:37:00.001-08:00

One of the scariest moments in any gay persons life is going in to get an HIV test. It can be motivated by a questionable sexual encounter, or part of a regular 6 month testing regimen, or it can even be going along to support a friend who is getting tested.

But then results come back positive and your brain goes into overdrive. Now what?

The first thing is to slow down. You will have lots of thoughts and questions about the future, medical needs, telling people or not, and wondering how and why did this happen to me. These high levels of anxiety are normal at this moment. Feelings of fear, shock, panic, horror, shame, blame, hopelessness, anger, and disgust can go swirling through your mind. This whirlwind energy does not put us in the best position to make wise and rational decisions. So, once again, slow down.

As you start to get your bearings again, it may be advantageous to find a trusted friend or a therapist who specializes in LGBT issues including HIV. This person can become the reasonable caring voice that will help you through this challenging time. This individual doesn’t need to provide all the answers but it is important for you to know that you have a safety net where all of your fears can be spoken out loud and you can access an objective perspective to help direct you toward rational and healthy choices.

Next, you will want to connect with a medical doctor who specializes in HIV care who can become your primary physician. Ask lots of questions and know that no question is too stupid or too small. You need information to assist you in focusing on your best health care. Make sure that your doctor takes the time to answer your questions and that you have a comfortable working relationship so that you can honestly and openly address the sensitive issues you’ll face as you explore treatment. If you are not satisfied with your doctor, you can choose to find a different one who is more informed and sympathetic to your needs. Remember you always have the choice.

Online resources can also help, such as TheBody.com, one of the best and most complete sources of HIV/AIDS information from people in the forefront of the battle against this disease. The Center for Disease Control and the Mayo Clinic are also excellent resources for factual information. There are many other sites on the web but you need to be careful sorting out which information is based on scientific studies and which are more rumor and baseless health fads.

Finally, make sure that you continue getting emotional support with a therapist who specializes in LGBT issues. This is not a time to go it alone. The assistance of a good therapist can ease your anxiety and also help you through the many challenges that arise when facing this disease. Many local Gay and Lesbian Community Centers provide information and support along with an organization called The Life Group LA, which provides support groups and empowerment weekends for those infected andaffected by HIV/AIDS.

Use your resources wisely and know that there is an abundance of support out there to help you on this journey. As you begin to make sense of this experience and find personal meaning, the path will begin to unfold as you learn to live with HIV.

Even Teens Can Test Positive

2011-01-27T15:33:00.001-08:00

But then results come back positive and your brain goes into overdrive. Now what?

Finding the Spirit of Adventure

2011-01-20T08:24:00.000-08:00

The age old question of "What should we do this weekend?" sometimes seems more like a chore than an invitation. But sometimes the biggest adventures are right outside.
We just have to open that door.

Finding the Spirit of Adventure

Quieting Anxiety

2011-01-14T10:13:00.000-08:00

You now that voice inside your head that screams at you when things go crazy in your life. Guess What? You don't have to listen to it.
Learn to recognize the early signs of stress and anxiety in your body and you can quiet the voice in your brain.

Quieting Anxiety

Don't Let Them Get You Down

2011-01-14T09:23:00.001-08:00

When people are mean to us, what do we do. We can get angry, we can feel hurt, we can even want to get revenge. Or... we could let go of the anger and fear, maybe even recognizing the huge amounts of pain and hurt our opponent is carrying, and take care of ourselves.

Rather than giving in to fear, bring more loving kindness into the world that surrounds you. Increase your gift of gentle loving energy into the world, pushing against the fear and hurt that is surrounding us on all fronts. Don't give into the pain, overcome it and become a stronger more beautiful version of you.

Creating Ourselves

2011-01-13T15:17:00.000-08:00

There seems to be so much fear about making mistakes, but what if that time was an opportunity to change and grow.
There are many ways to find the beauty in any moment. Searching for the light in even the darkest moments creates a beacon that leads us to fuller and more realized versions of ourselves.

Creating Ourselves

Stress Free Holidays, Part 7

2010-12-23T09:26:00.000-08:00

Can eating healthy during the holidays take away stress? You bet!!
Monitoring what you eat and staying hydrated can be great tools in reducing stress during the holidays.
Read all about it in the final step in my 7 part less stress holiday guide.

Stress Free Holidays, Part 7

Stress Free Holidays, Part 6

2010-12-16T15:57:00.000-08:00

Being stuck in the car in bumper to bumper traffic is no way to celebrate the holidays. As time ticks away our stress levels rise.
A way to beat the stress, plan to be early.

Stress Free Holidays, Part 6

Stress Free Holidays, Part 3

2010-11-19T07:54:00.000-08:00

Feeling sluggish and stressed out for the holidays. It's time to put your stress free holiday plan into action.
This week's focus is on the importance of getting physical to keep the body, mind, and spirit in shape during the holidays.
Shake it up to shake off the stress!

Stress Free Holidays, Part 3

Stress Free Holidays, Part 2

2010-11-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

It may seem a little early to be thinking about holiday stress but the stores have up their Christmas decorations already and it seems that Thanksgiving is only two weeks away.
By using these simple tools, you will find a means to have less stress during the upcoming holidays and mabe even have some fun!!!!

So, Why Stress Out?

Here is another great tool to have a stress free holiday or any day!

Stress Free Holidays, Part 2

Stress Free Holidays, Part 1

2010-11-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

Here it is Nov already and the holidays are looming ahead.
Maybe this is the year to have a stress free holiday!
By learning the tools to relieve holiday stress now there is a chance to have a stress free holiday.
Now wouldn't that be nice.

Stress Free Holidays, Part 1

Noise or Music: Rediscovering Stillness

2010-10-27T16:21:00.000-07:00

Feeling stressed out by all the noise in the world. Maybe there is a way to make it more managable. It just seems like the noise of the day makes us more and more stressed out and anxious. And the louder the world gets the more we need to find inner stillness

Noise or Music: Rediscovering Stillness

Live for Today

2010-10-20T13:01:00.001-07:00

Today is the day to show support for all of those who have suffered through the torture of being bullied for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or just choose to live outside the perceived story of "normal".

It is time to stop the fear, shame, and loss of self-acceptance because somebody else tells you that you are less than. There is no room for that story any more and it is important to speak up when you can, find help when you need it, and love yourself for exactly who you are.

There will always be people out there who want to tell us we are less than, so it is important that we learn to quiet that voice inside ourselves that wants to tear us down. Be strong in who you are knowing that no one has the right to steal your spirit, your light, and your unique gifts that only you can bring to the world.

Pain will pass. Death is permanent.

Reach out before feeling forced into a decision that you can not change.

More About Finding a Gay Therapist

2010-10-11T13:09:00.001-07:00

So what should you look for when choosing a therapist who specializes in LGBT issues, especially for a teenager?

First off, if having a gay therapist is important to you, then you should make sure you find a therapist who is open about his or her own sexual orientation and is willing to openly discuss yours. A gay therapist who is comfortable with their own sexuality will be more open to discuss issues that you may be facing as an LGBT teen exploring issues of coming out and sexuality.

But being gay is not all that one should look for. It is also important to ask questions about the therapist’s education, training, and understanding of the issues that can face LGBT teens. Your therapist should be familiar with issues of sexuality, coming out, internalized homophobia, depression and self-destructive behaviors, as well as more traditional issues like couples, dating, social skills and relationships as they pertain to the LGBT population.

And one final qualification is that the therapist is someone that you can feel comfortable with sharing your stories, fears, hopes, and dreams.

Not all gay therapists will be experts on all of these topics but you want to find the therapist who has the knowledge to address your personal needs.

From Twink to Troll: Age-ism in Gay Culture

2010-10-10T09:33:00.000-07:00

Everyone ages but amongst gay men there seems to be a pressure to remain young.
So is it okay to grow old in the gay community?

From Twink to Troll: Age-ism in Gay Culture

Finding a Therapist

2010-10-08T09:01:00.001-07:00

The question often comes up with gay teens and their families as to whether or not they should see a gay therapist. This is a personal decision that each family needs to make for themselves but as in choosing any therapist it is important to find a professional who has the education, the empathy, and the understanding of your individual needs.

Although there are many gay affirmative and gay friendly therapists, sometimes it is important to find a therapist who is a member of the gay community. The process of therapy is a very personal one and for many people it is vital that the therapist be someone who can directly relate to their life experience.

It's tough enough having to talk to somebody about really personal stuff in therapy, but working with a gay therapist can make the path of discovery a lot easier for gay teens.

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Finding a Therapist

2010-10-08T08:59:00.001-07:00

It's tough enough having to talk to somebody about really personal stuff in therapy, but working with a gay therapist can make the path of discovery a lot easier for gay teens.

Stressed Out at 17!

2010-10-07T08:38:00.000-07:00

I don't remember being this stressed out as a teen. How about you?

Stressed Out at 17!

A Dogs' Life

2010-10-06T15:15:00.000-07:00

I have decide that my dog needs to be my new guru. She just seems to get how to have the perfect day

A Dogs' Life

Parents or Teens: Who Has The Tougher Time Coming Out?

2010-09-17T12:22:00.000-07:00

Whenever I speak for groups or give workshops, I find that I learn as much as I am sharing.
After presenting with PFLAG LA the other night I got to thinking about how challenging it is for both parents and LGBTQ teens to explore what's going on in their world.
So it brought up the question:

Parents or Teens: Who Has The Tougher Time Coming Out?

Coming Into the Moment

2010-09-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

So what if today you took the time to be aware of your breath and lived in the moment. How would that change your experience of friends, family, work, and even play?
Take a look and give it a try.

Coming Into the Moment

Back to School/Fear for LGBT Teens

2010-09-03T10:34:00.000-07:00

Going back to school is tough enough as it is, but imagine having to hold on to the fear of being a gay teenager returning to school.
Who might find out? Who could I tell? Will I be safe?

Back to School/Fear for LGBT Teens

What To Do With A Lazy Day?

2010-08-31T09:27:00.000-07:00

When you have time off, what do you do? Is it okay to just do nothing?

What To Do With A Lazy Day?

Fearless as a New Jersey Housewife

2010-08-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

The question is "Is Danielle Staub fearless or foolish?"

Fearless as a New Jersey Housewife

The Tiny Fingersnap of Time

2010-08-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

So how much time do we really have to play around on this earth and what do you want to do with that time?

The Tiny Fingersnap of Time

Is AIDS Still With Us?

2010-08-20T09:11:00.000-07:00

As a therapist and counselor who has been serving the HIV/AIDS community for over 20 years, I was recently invited by Good Therapy to take a look back and evaluate where we are in this health crisis.
The question is....

Is AIDS Still With Us?

Back to School for Everybody

2010-08-20T09:07:00.000-07:00

Kids aren't the only ones who can learn something new this fall

Back to School for Everybody

Becoming a Lake

2009-09-18T07:33:00.000-07:00

During tough times it is easy to get lost in our own pain. The following Zen koan offers a look at perspective and how it can influence our experience. Enjoy.

An aging Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining, and so, one morning, sent him for some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of water and then to drink it.

"How does it taste?" the master asked.
"Bitter," spit the apprentice.

The master then asked the young man to take another handful of salt and put it in the lake nearby. Once the apprentice swirled his handful of salt in the water, the old man said, "Now drink from the lake."

As the water dripped down the young man's chin, the master asked, "How does it taste?"
"Fresh," remarked the apprentice.
"Do you taste the salt?" asked the master.
"No," said the young man.

At this, the master took the young man's hands, offering, "The pain of life is pure salt; no more, no less. The amount of pain in life remains exactly the same. However, the amount of bitterness we taste depends on the container we put the pain in.

So when you are in pain, the only thing you can do is to enlarge your sense of things . . .

STOP BEING A GLASS. BECOME A LAKE.

2009-06-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

Every one of us at some time in our lives will have to deal with the emotional upheaval of the death of a loved one. We now it will happen but it is one of those events that very few people are truly prepared for. Loss and grief can overwhelm us emotionally and create the feeling that life is out of balance.

Every aspect of life is different and forever changed with emotions of anger, remorse, numbness, and sadness triggered by everyday life. Often thoughts will race, sleep is impossible, and even happiness and laughter can open up feelings of guilt.

Grief is not an illness from which a person recovers; rather, it is a gradual process of transformation. It is a time when even the simplest of things can seem uncertain as we learn to live with new feelings while integrating the loss into the fabric of our lives.

This is the time when working with a counselor who specializes in grief work can assist in making the experience more bearable. A well trained grief therapist will not take the pain away but they will listen to all aspects of the loss and provide tools for the living to continue on with their lives and recover a state of equilibrium.

Finding Your Own Fun

2009-05-24T12:43:00.000-07:00

It feel like summer is already here and time is moving at an ever increasing rate. Noticing how quickly time seems to pass has gotten me thinking about how important it is to stop, take a look around and smell the roses . It's a simple and important way that we can take care of ourselves in the midst of our fast-paced lives.

Finding time to nurture and care for ourselves is a vital part of what keeps us active and alive in mind, body, and spirit. Self care is not just about working out the body to be more fit or meditating to quiet the thoughts. Self care is also about stimulating our minds and imaginations to create vitality that recharges our batteries.

Getting out and experiencing the world right outside your door is an easy and inexpensive means to plug in and feel good. Having fun with friends and family can relieve stress and anxiety, lift your mood, and increase your levels of energy.

Take the time to explore your world finding fascination and beauty in your own backyard.

PATIENCE

2009-05-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

It seems like the world is in such a rush these days with
anxiety and worry being at the forefront of the emotional tsunami that is threatening to overwhelm much of our sanity. And yet this is just another moment.

When we look back over the course of our life experience we will recognize that it is composed of a collection of moments, each one woven together to create the fabric of who we are today. But not one of those events is any greater than the next. Sure, we may attach importance to them, but in the larger picture none of these moments has more value than the next.

The skill of patience will allow us to connect to each moment as it happens without using the filters of past stories to cloud our vision. Take time to taste life, see the small steps along the way that make up the big picture, make room for your entire life story to be lived.

And when some tells you to hurry up, invite them to take a break with you and enjoy the moment that you two can share together

Fear and Anxiety

2009-05-18T13:05:00.000-07:00

Anxiety and fear have taken hold. Many lives these days are influenced by decisions not based on reasoned sense but on the fear that has been created all around us. But how much of that fear is real and how much of it is inflicted upon us by our own sense of lack and self-doubt?

If we pause and take a look at fear, it is often based on the failures of our past and if we examine anxiety, it is often based on trying to predict and control the future. But what about right now. What do you really have to be fearful about in this moment? NOW!

Bringing the fine art of awareness into our lives can benefit both ourselves and those that we serve. Facing our fears and anxieties is important in these stressful times so that we are able to be fully present and not allow them to dominate our life experience.

It is vital to find our own means of centering and self care whether it be meditation, yoga, hiking, reading, or spending time with our loved ones. Releasing our own stress and fear is vital to maintain our health and our sanity.

So dose yourself with some personal time, make space for perspective, consider therapy or counseling with a trained professional, and see if anxiety and fear can go on a vacation leaving you room to enjoy life and prosper.