THE THIEF OF JOY

Anxiety infiltrates our inner peace and disrupts our overall well-being, leaving a detrimental impact on our physical health. It is often claimed that excessive worrying can be the root cause of severe ailments such as cancer and heart attacks.

A comprehensive psychological study reveals that the bodily aches and discomforts we experience during times of stress can potentially evolve into life-threatening illnesses.

When anxiety takes hold of me, I am plagued by palpitations, shortness of breath, and intensified pain in areas that are already sensitive.

In a misguided attempt to alleviate my stress, I convinced myself that smoking cigarettes would provide relief. However, unbeknownst to me, this habit was silently obstructing my arteries and damaging my lungs.

The act of inhaling the smoke falsely induced a sense of relaxation within me.

Reflecting on my late father’s experiences, I recall how his excessive worrying led to the development of a stomach ulcer, ultimately progressing to colorectal cancer.

Although it may seem unrelated, during his holistic therapy sessions, a specialist enlightened him about the connection between his worries and his deteriorating health.

In our journey through life, we often find ourselves consumed by worry over matters beyond our…