I find myself holding
my breath more often
for it seems there is always
a storm cloud on the horizon
I know I should just
breathe and relax
let things fall into place
but as the years pass
I have only become
more anxious
- Written for dVerse Quadrille #21 - Take a Breath
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Fear at least keeps one alert although there may be more relaxing aspects of reality to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame as I feel the same way too ~ Perhaps its because we see more storms ahead ~
ReplyDeleteI join you in your anxiety as the years pass, Arcadia. At least I'm in good company! A good read.
ReplyDeleteI understand, completely. Well written.
ReplyDeleteThese words resonate deeply with me too. It seems that many of us need to exhale.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonder that we become more fearful when there is less to fear... but I sense this too.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone :)
ReplyDeleteIt does seem that the more connected the more fear seeps into life.
ReplyDeleteI truly understand. It seems the more I search for peace the more anxiety flares.
ReplyDeletePerhaps we must meet anxiety where it is and endeavour to breathe still
ReplyDeleteMaybe because we are older and wiser to the way things are. I Have to tell myself "Relax your shoulders" I'm always so tense.
ReplyDeleteExcellent take on the prompt, though I personally find that I am less anxious than I once was. The more I learn to trust in Jesus the less the worries of the day trouble me.
ReplyDeleteI completely empathize with your eloquent words. I too have to remind myself to breathe. You are brave to share these truths.
ReplyDeletePerhaps as we age we know more about what's possible?
ReplyDeleteThe longer we love, the more storm clouds we seem to see.
ReplyDelete"Live" (not love). Auto correct gets me again!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your comments :)
ReplyDeleteI like the honesty of your observation...your awareness probably tempers your anxiety (I'm hoping) I sometimes wonder about my own adaptations over the years...
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