"Breathe Again: A Gentle Reset for When Anxiety Triggers You"

Anxiety doesn’t always shout — sometimes it whispers quietly, showing up as a tight chest, racing thoughts, or a heaviness in your spirit you can’t quite explain. And if you’ve felt that lately, I want you to know something:

You are not broken.You are not weak.You are simply being called back to your center — back to your truth.

Recognizing the Triggers

Anxiety often starts as a signal — not a punishment. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you, even if it’s overreacting. Triggers can come from:

• Overwhelm and uncertainty

• Emotional buildup or unresolved grief

• Feeling disconnected from your purpose or spirit

• Being too “on” all the time — giving, performing, overthinking

• Forgetting to check in with yourself

Sometimes anxiety is just your body saying, “I need a break… I need love… I need air.”

How It Might Feel

You might notice:

• A wave of tension in your chest

• A sudden burst of fear or restlessness

• Trouble focusing or sleeping

• A feeling of dread with no clear cause

• A sense of disconnection — from others, and even from yourself

And here’s the truth: This moment is not who you are.It’s just a moment. You can reset.

A Soft Reset for Your Spirit

You don’t need to fix everything right now. You just need to come home to yourself.

Here are a few gentle ways to reset when anxiety rises:

1. Breathe into Love inhale deeply for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 6. As you breathe out, imagine anxiety leaving your body and peace entering in its place.

2. Feel Something ColdHold a cool cloth or ice against your chest or under your wrists. It helps bring your body back to the present moment.

3. Speak Truth GentlyWhisper or write:“I am love. I am protected. I am blessed. I am not this feeling. I am a divine being returning to peace.”

4. Repeat the Reminder“This is not forever. I’m just being called to remember who I am. A soul created by Love, surrounded by Love, returning to Love.”

Scriptures That Soothe the Soul (NIV)

Let these words hold you like a soft blanket when everything feels heavy:

Philippians 4:6-7

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 41:10

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Let them be your anchors when your thoughts feel like waves.

A Final Word of Assurance

You are not alone.You are not failing.You are being invited to return — to your breath, to your truth, to the divine love that created you.

So pause.Reset.Breathe again.

You are a gift to this world. A blessing from heaven.There is no one else like you — because you are a direct descendant of the Creator of all creations.

This moment? It’s just a reminder.To rest.To remember.And to let yourself be loved.