Stupid Brain, Hush Now

I stood at the riverbank of my mind, watching as the waters of thought flowed by. The current was murky, swirling with fears and insecurities that seemed to have carved a permanent path. I realized I'd been drifting downstream on this river for years, never taking the helm to steer myself towards calmer waters.

The familiar hamster wheel of anxiety churned in my mind, a relentless cycle that left me dizzy and disoriented. But today, I decided to take a leap of faith. I jumped off the wheel and stood firm on the riverbank, determined to chart a new course.

The first step was to dip my toes into the water, acknowledging the darkness that lurked beneath the surface. I gave myself permission to feel the weight of those negative thoughts, to hold space for the uncertainty and fear. And in that moment of acceptance, I found the power to set a new intention: to navigate these waters with courage and compassion, to steer myself towards a brighter horizon.

Unscripted thought: if you like, dipping your toes in the water, just wait until you’re skinny dipping.

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