This is a series of lectures given by the international yoga teacher Acharya das.
There are 7 parts which provide answers or parts of the answer to dealing with anxiety:
- This too shall pass
- The serenity prayer – acceptance of the unchangeable, courage to change what is within our power and wisdom to know the difference.
- Emotionally driven responses, choices and actions never produce good outcomes. Do not become a victim of emotions and fears. Learn to hit pause, calm down, evaluate – how can/should I deal with this situation or person. Before I speak or act, consider what outcome I desire and then speak and act in a way to produce that outcome.
- Our choices determine our experience of life. Make good choices that produce great (or at a minimum, acceptable) outcome.
- You are an eternal spiritual being residing in a temporary material body in a temporary and changing world. Unrealistic expectations of life destroy inner peace and lead to anxiousness.
- Building sandcastles on the shore is not a viable strategy to live a good and happy life.
- Don’t bury your head in the sand – face trials and tribulations with the torchlight of knowledge.