Can Confidence Be the Cure?

Author

Anama Gómez
May 17, 2024

Hello dear Ana’s Time Club community! 

Today, I want to share a deep and personal reflection that I have carried as a mantra in my life: "the opposite of anxiety is not calm, it is trust. Trust."

A few years ago, I experienced one of the most challenging stages of my life. At that time, my job involved supporting people who were suffering from depression and anxiety, which led me to learn and grow in ways I had never imagined.

Trust in yourself and in the path you travel 🚲🧳🍼

I remember one particular night, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, after a long workday, I felt overwhelmed. The confinement and the responsibility of helping others while struggling with my own fears became a heavy burden. I sat in front of the fireplace in my small apartment, staring at the flames and cuddling my little Pitbull puppy, and it was then that the phrase "the opposite of anxiety is not calm, it is trust" began to resonate in my mind.

In my work, I had met people who, despite being engulfed in the darkness of a medical diagnosis, demonstrated an incredible capacity for resilience. I learned that the first step toward healing was not to find immediate calm but to learn to trust: in the process, in others, and, above all, in oneself.

One of the stories that impacted me the most was that of Flor Marina, a woman who had gone through a devastating loss and was struggling with paralyzing anxiety. Through our calls, I saw how she gradually began to trust in her own strength, in the possibility of a better future, and in the people around her. It was not an easy path, but her trust in the process and in herself led her to a recovery that seemed impossible at first.

This experience taught me to apply the same lesson in my life. Instead of seeking immediate calm when anxiety and fear strike, I choose to trust: I trust in a God who loves and sustains me, in my ability to handle difficulties, in the support of my loved ones, and in the flow of life itself. And although it is not always easy, I know that trust takes me further than seeking superficial calm.

So, dear friends, I invite you to reflect on this phrase and to integrate trust into your life. The next time you feel anxiety, ask yourself: can I trust this process? Can I trust myself?

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🐼 As a final activity, I encourage you to write about a moment when you chose to trust instead of seeking immediate calm. What did you learn from that experience? How has your perspective changed since then?

I hope this reflection inspires you as much as it has inspired me. See you at the next club meeting to continue exploring these fascinating topics together!

Anama Gómez 🌹