People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering, that is familiar.

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Thich Nhat Hanh

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Anxiety Relaxation

Anxiety or sorrows are very different from fear. Fear should save our life but sorrows steel our inner peace here and now, takes away part of your energy and strength to act, to discover or simply to enjoy life. Here you get some inside to understand those thoughts, that can catch you from time to time and how to cope with thoughts of anxiety.

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