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She was gasping for air
Published 7 months ago • 2 min read
Pathways to Self-Discovery #16
Enjoying the sunset in Nice, France.
Dear Friend,
I want to thank you for opening this letter—it means more than you know. I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, filled with moments of uncertainty and fear. As someone who has guided many through their most challenging times, I know how crucial it is to take that first step toward healing and growth.
Let me share a story with you, one that might resonate with where you are right now.
Recently, I sat down with a family whose teenage daughter, let’s call her Michel, was caught in the grip of severe anxiety. Michel was lost, trapped in a cycle of panic attacks so intense that she turned to self-harm as a release. In our conversation, she opened up about her struggles, describing how these attacks would start—triggered by thoughts and emotions she couldn’t control. She would isolate herself, consumed by fear, unable to breathe, feeling like there was no escape.
As she recounted this, I saw the anxiety start to overwhelm her again. Her breath quickened, her body tensed, and she withdrew into herself, just as she had so many times before.
In that moment, I knew I needed to bring her back to the present, to a place where she felt safe. “Michel,” I said gently, “can you feel the chair beneath you? It’s holding you up, grounding you.” Slowly, her breathing steadied. “Now, feel the floor under your feet. Let that sensation anchor you.”
Gradually, she calmed, and the tears came—tears that spoke of the release she so desperately needed. I told her, “It’s okay to feel anxious, it’s okay to let go. You have the power to find a safe place within yourself, even when the world feels overwhelming.”
We worked together to develop a plan—not just to manage her anxiety but to build a life filled with meaning and joy. Michel understood that it wasn’t just about controlling her symptoms; it was about nurturing her entire being, from her relationships to her daily habits.
Why am I telling you this?
Because I know that some of you reading this are standing at a crossroads. Maybe you’re not experiencing anxiety attacks like Michel, but you’re feeling the weight of a decision or the fear of stepping into a new chapter of your life. Perhaps you sense that there’s more out there for you—a bigger, freer life waiting to be lived—but something is holding you back.
Just like Michel, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
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