The hurricane in your brain: Why panic is the perfect teacher

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I just loved this ... so for those of you, like me, who live on the East Coast of the U.S. (or have experienced a hurricane or two)... " Instead of fixating on the news about Hurricane Irene all weekend, I decided instead to check out the natural disaster going on inside of my brain: the feelings, sensations and thoughts that go along with panic and fear, and what they could possibly teach us....When I

got real with myself I noticed that I was more nervous than I was allowing myself to feel. Once I allowed myself to experience my fear instead of pretending I was somehow immune to it, I was able to relate to it differently and relax.When I eased into my panic and let it be for a while, it began to dissipate and then I discovered what a great teacher fear really is....Every now and then, try to get your hurricane brain on by remembering the lessons that panic and

fear can teach us: that your life is precious, you and other people deserve care and consideration, all things are changeable, and thoughts and feelings are fleeting and unsubstantial so there’s point in being controlled by them. Remembering these four points can help you to cultivate a genuine sense of gratitude and appreciation for your life, and then it gets easier and easier to live with sanity, happiness, and compassion. " More:http://www.theidproject.org/blog/lawrence-grecco/2011/08/29/hurricane-your-brain-why-panic-perfect-teacher