This is a beautifully crafted post. You have a way with words.

I have been working on that conversation for many years. Giving it the space it needs more recently. Now I don't really experience anxiety the same way I did before. If I am way out of my comfort zone, I am aware of that and I know it is temporary. If an uncomfortable feeling comes, I know that feeling will go. And when I get back in my world, all is well. I think used to live mostly in a state of anxiety. Now that I know there are other ways to be, I tend to know how to keep myself feeling safe. I am also more aware of when I am feeling others anxiety, not my own. I am sensitive type so I know that it takes a very specific life style to stay feeling safe. And it's totally worth it. I agree that we would all do well to make friends with our anxiety and listen to what it is telling us. It wants to keep us safe. Thanks again. Exactly the type of thing I love to see here. 💚