just want to share

[DJ873]

wow already today, meditated, exercised, drove, all are out of my comfort zone. Trying to prove to myself thoughts can't hurt me but dang it sure feels like they can. When i was driving (has been a while as i am agorophobic too) and started to feel uneasy about how far i was, i went a little further with the mantra, thoughts can't hurt me. I almost weep with gratitude that i am making progress!! Just the idea of leaving the house would put me in a panic and little by little i am chipping away using the power of now stuff. My big goal of the month is the dentist!! Hope you all had a blessed holiday, i enjoyed mine for the first time in years :)

[calmshell]

HI!
That is SUCH an amazing thing you are doing...going out a little further each time; proving to yourself all is well, and that we CAN handle it...any single thing..at any time....So glad as well that you shared this positivity in progress, b/c usually there are mainly questions on the forum, which is fine, but it is GREAT to see someone post a triumph (and I know w/anxiety, no matter what the small triumph is, it leads to us little by little seeing how things REALLY are and can be , and that it makes the fears we used to make into a mountain in our heads , become 'boring' almost, so it doesn't grip or hold anymore..that that  thought (or any) cannot CONTROl us...so freeing!!!!) So THANKS again...& keep posting your great moments anytime...wonderful  =)

[DJ873]

more yesterday and today, thank you Lord. Yesterday had an attack in a store and stuck it out and refocused my attention, it went away very quickly!. i don't like the discomfort but that is getting more rare and shorter. hopeful 2011  is the year!!

[Alisonj29]

Fantastic!!!! How awesome that you are controlling it and it can no longer control you!!! You are winning the battle! I completely believe that everyone can benefit from meditation. You are an inspiration and proof to those still suffering that it is possible to break free. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[DJ873]

drove more today, even hit a few stores, i feel like a weight is being lifted. I can't reccomend Tolle books and Taming your Gremlin book enough, i know i have this disease and accept that but i still have choices and can "do it anyway!!" can't promise i will feel the same tomorrow but for now, this moment, I have momentum :)

[DJ873]

you brought tears to my eyes, to hear that from someone who understands is huge A couple of months ago i wanted to die the fight was toooo much. who knew a key was in giving up the fight?

[sgately11]

HI DJ873,

CONGRATULATIONS! If I could give you a hug I would. That is awesome news, you should be very very proud of yourself. We all build shells and fake limitations and to break out of any of them is a HUGE accomplishment. I wish you the best, you are an example!