REACTING:

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Anxiety is often our first reaction to conflict, problems, or even our own
fears. In those moments, detaching and getting peaceful may seem disloyal or
apathetic. We think: If I really care, I'll worry; if this is really important
to me, I must stay upset. We convince ourselves that outcomes will be
positively affected by the amount of time we spend worrying.

Our best problem-solving resource is peace. Solutions arise easily and
naturally out of a peaceful state. Often, fear and anxiety block solutions.
Anxiety gives power to the problem, not the solution. It does not help to
harbor turmoil.

Peace is available if we choose it. In spite of chaos and unsolved problems
around us, all is well. Things will work out. We can surround ourselves with
resources of the Universe: water, earth, a sunset, a walk, a prayer, a friend.
We can relax and let ourselves feel peace.

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