I’m immerging

I have been in an anxiety rut. Usually when I go into an anxiety rut, it takes me a few days or weeks to realize it. Gradually, I do get it, I am not thinking clearly. Anxiety ruts involve over spending, eating the wrong things, ignoring my dog and watching too much TV. Basically zoning out…

Immerging from this fog is my first step towards returning to sanity. Right now I am riding in a busy bus in San Francisco. Going on the bus is always a fascinating experience when I am paying attention. In front of me is a lovely man holding the hand of a boy who is needy. The boy is putting his hand on my knee. Many people have masks on because of fear of flu or covid. Next I am going on a meditative walk on a street that is interesting. Then I go home to pay attention to my dog. All this is about being in the present. The present is never scary.