I Trust Myself

Today I trust myself to be able 

to tolerate the discomfort 

of my intense emotions and physical sensations.

As I learn to sit with what arises in my mind and body

from moment to moment

without running away or fighting, 

I build more capacity to handle the

challenges that life brings my way.

When challenging physical sensations 

or emotional states arise, 

I no longer allow them to dictate my actions

and control my life. 

Instead, when I feel challenged, 

I do my best to pause, breathe, 

and ground myself in the present moment,

deep within myself,

into that space of deep presence

that no external obstacle can ever touch.