D.

“...anxiety is vilified,
underrated,
for its value
and benefits.

Those with anxiety can be
more thoughtful about all the possibilities
that might play out,
more prepared for threatening situations,
more empathetic to others' feelings
(whether overtly expressed or not).”
― Shellen Lubin

“There are so many ways to relieve the anxiety,
and we cannot function if we don't find
one of those ways,
one that distracts, relieves,
and leaves you better off than before
not worse, and self-loathing...

We know not what storms are coming.”
― Shellen Lubin

“I love seasons...

But, I must admit--
at the risk of offending the others--
autumn is my very favorite one,
as all masks and fancy costumes turn fire
and then are shorn,
when all illusions fall away,
and the beauty of stark reality is fully
revealed.”
― Shellen Lubin

“...don't get more anxious
about feeling anxious,
especially when the anxiety is so justifiable.
It'll just lead to more anxiety.
And there is definitely a tipping point...

...know that it's also anticipation ... and possibility ...
and hope.

Ride the waves ...
Feel the excitement.
It lets you know you're alive.”
― Shellen Lubin