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How to Quiet Anxiety

Daniel Seex [1]

My mother was anxious, and she taught me well. But I’m testing out a new technique. When I feel myself anticipating the worst, I take note of it, and then I exhale. It takes focus to envision the best outcome, first. Tomorrow, my beautiful dog Rose is having a procedure to remove a noncancerous mass above her eye. Deep breath out. Right now, I’m focusing like crazy.

BREAKING NEWS: Rose has come through her surgery, AOK!! Thanks for the support.

Illustration by Daniel Seex [1]