We tend to resist anything that is painful. We escape from the present moment. When we are overwhelmed, we escape through dissociation, daydreaming, denial, binge watching tv, addictions.

Accept you are a human who has had experiences that led you to where you're at right now. Many people are frustrated and aggressive towards themselves.

The solution is to practice welcoming and accepting ourselves. We deeply know ourselves as acceptable as we are. We become kind with ourselves.

Through consistent regular attention, like my daily free online guided resting practice, we get to know ourselves.

If this happened to a friend, would you be as harsh with them? What would your beliefs be about them?

Understand survival level threats and the root causes of your anxiety and fear.

Connect with yourself and with other people.