Sitting a running mind and body

A few days ago, anxiety had another message for me.

I felt overwhelmed. I asked myself — is this cognitive overload (fixable only with prayer or surrender), or something else? I realized I still had energy for awareness.

My thoughts were scattered everywhere. Trying to focus on many things at once. I had been running around all day, too many obligations.

I sat down and observed the distraction. From different angles. Differentiating.

Little by little, it condensed into a narrowed focus. Alright.

But again, there was some unease. The thoughts were flying too fast.

Okay — I observe it and sit with it…

s l o w i n g
d  o  w  n

…

e v e n

m o r e

s l o w l y

…

Mind at ease.

…

Onto the body. Releasing tension, …

First the shoulders,

Then the legs,

Then the neck,

Arms

Fingers

I grounded myself, gathered myself. I became present.

I said to myself — now I am here.

I prayed gratefully. 🙏