Not to brag or anything, but I inspired my therapist to write a children’s book. 

I mean, she’s not gonna. 

But right before logging on for our session, I was experiencing all the anxieties. And when I saw her face, it all came pouring out of me and I was trying to pinpoint the trigger of why I was feeling the way I was feeling. 

To which she then responded, “I feel like I’m visualizing a children’s book here. Where you’re running and running and running to try to outrun the anxiety.” Because that’s my MO. 

Feel any anxiety creeping up? 

KEEP MOVING. KEEP DOING THE THINGS. DON’T PAUSE TO FEEL THE HEART BEAT ACCELERATE. DON’T STOP TO ALLOW THE YUCKY FEELINGS TO GATHER. 

And then the ending of her book would be me finally slowing down and allowing the anxiety to catch up to me. 

And then…

…nothing terrible would happen. 

Because it would sit with me for a while and then I’d calm down and get up and move right along after I allowed it to sit with me for a while. 

So, there you have it. 

I’ve inspired a children’s book. 

Ha. 

I mean, she’s not actually writing one. But it was a nice little visual for the exact way I approach the hard feelings. Running away feels like a good strategy. Until it’s not, y’know? 

Anyway, with all the crazy things happening in our world (mostly this damn fucking country that won’t seem to get its priorities straight), I hope you’re taking care of yourself and loving on the people around you. 

I’m off to go get some gift cards and supplies for our incredible teachers. Yesterday, the parent community fundraised money for a taco lunch at the school. And we’re celebrating all week long. 

Teachers – hope you are feeling loved and appreciated this week. I mean, hope you feel loved and appreciated all year long. But especially this week. LOVE YOU ALL.