My Inner Self Healing

The air—thick, heavy and dark.
Inside he trembles,
Outside he barks.
Mixed emotions swirl within,
Why does this all trigger him?

Headlines scroll by fast,
With muscles tensed,
Each news—more disturbing than the last.
It’s so out of control,
As all the stories unfold.

With a panicked heart—hidden,
Dumbfounded he stands,
Expressions in his mind all forbidden.
Inside, out and in between—it’s all a mess,
All these emotions, yet he stands motionless.

When the World Feels Like Too Much

This poem poured out of me during a moment of deep overwhelm. The weight of the world and the whirl of my inner world collided then. Some days, it’s the headlines. Other days, it’s the silence in between. Anxiety often appears uninvited. It whispers for control in a world that offers very little of it.

We are living in a time of relentless unpredictability. Wars, climate collapse, economic shifts, political unrest. Even when it’s not happening to us, it’s happening around us. And our nervous systems—wired for survival—can’t always tell the difference.

So we scroll. We absorb. We tense up.
And sometimes, we fall apart quietly, while looking composed.

Why Global Chaos Triggers Personal Anxiety

Even if your life seems fine on the surface, your body may still react to the energy of crisis. You may find yourself startled by small things, exhausted for no reason, or unusually sensitive. This isn’t weakness—it’s your body’s way of responding to prolonged uncertainty.

We’re not just processing our lives.
We’re processing a world that feels increasingly unsafe.

When information is constant but resolution is rare, our minds go searching for something—anything—to hold onto. And that’s where control becomes a fixation.

The Illusion of Control

Anxiety often tricks us into thinking we must do more, know more, plan better, or be ready for anything. It offers the illusion that control equals safety.

But control—at least in the way we often seek it—is brittle.
It’s built on “shoulds,” perfectionism, and fear of failure.

True peace doesn’t come from controlling everything around us.
It comes from choosing what we focus on within us.

From Grasping to Grounding

What if we replaced the word “control” with “choice”?

Instead of:

“I need to control what happens.”
Try:
“I choose how I respond to what happens.”

Control is about rigidity.
Choice is about presence.
Control resists change.
Choice flows with it.

This isn’t about turning away from the storm—it’s about finding the stillness within, where our truest choices begin to bloom

Tools to Ground Yourself in an Unsteady World

1. One Small Action
When the world feels out of control, focus on one thing you can do today. Not to fix everything—just to reconnect with purpose.

“Today, I will drink water. Breathe slowly. Call someone I love.”

2. Grounding Breath Practice
Breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
Repeat 3–5 times while noticing your feet on the ground.

3. The Choice Ritual
Each morning, ask:

“What do I choose today?”
It could be calm, presence, clarity, or courage. Let it guide your day—not the news.

4. Sensory Check-In
When overwhelmed, pause and name:

• 3 things you can see
• 2 things you can hear
• 1 thing you can feel physically

Reminder: Peace Is Not Passive

In times like these, healing isn’t just personal—it’s revolutionary.
To tend to your nervous system in a chaotic world is an act of strength.
To feel deeply and still choose presence is a form of quiet resistance.

So no, you don’t have to fix everything.
You don’t have to carry it all.
But you can choose to meet yourself in the midst of it all—with gentleness, with breath, with love.

All these emotions, yet he stands motionless…
Let that stillness become your sanctuary, not your prison.

Yours in finding personal peace,
Amisha