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Well, you know, "anxiety" is the Jewish disease. Indeed, it does serve to protect in troubled times, although it can appear neurotic in peacetime. I love Oaxaca and glad you got to enjoy it so much.

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Apr 5Liked by Christiana White

"And the thought formed. Maybe the anxiety serves a purpose. Maybe life is too beautiful, too poignant, too painful. When the anxiety lifts, I’m beset by tears. And how can I live like that?" This is a - argh - beautiful thought.

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I have a lot of anxiety. Mostly medical related. I find your essay helpful and will be coming back to it! Thanks.

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