Anxiety is something many of us know all too well. It can show up as a racing heart, a restless mind, or a heaviness that feels hard to carry. At its root, anxiety is our body’s way of trying to protect us. Yet when it grows too strong or constant, it can rob us of peace and keep us from living fully.

Pandemics. Crisis. Accidents. Abuse. It is starting to feel harder to feel secure. Fear has become part of the Canadian experience.

Being intolerant of experiencing emotional discomfort can breed a whole bunch of problems, as it interferes with living a fulfilling life.