“Feel Worry - Be Proactive!” #126

Today I share an article I read recently that is extremely helpful for navigating these chaotic times.  The Trump administration has been throwing so much shit at this country that it feels like drowning. The waves keep coming. If this is the way you feel, this episode is for you. This important discussion not only defines the situation but also gives us some efficient tools to help us know what to do next. I discuss: How a 7-hour campfire helped me reconnect to myself The article written by sociologist Jennifer Walter (see link below) Can we problem-solve when we are scared? The science of our amygdala and prefrontal cortex How to “feel” afraid but not let fear paralyze us Using our talents to bring creative solutions Podcast Edit Note: I quote Martha Beck as saying “The opposite of anxiety is creativity,” but this is incorrect. She says that curiosity is the opposite of anxiety.” Listen to her two recent interview episodes below to learn more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ouixsfyR2HA7otWqo3060?si=2PbiiOqJTeWcXOOEQZu23w https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fceqKcfNuppqgzmaJ9t42?si=OV2qyXvXQPO5d5xv_sJY5g FB Link for the article written by Jennifer Walter: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19xEiBxgbE/?mibextid=wwXIfr