The Emotional Rollercoaster of Life

Finding Peace Amid Christmas Stress: How The Three Principles Can Transform Holiday Anxiety 

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Life

Life can feel like a rollercoaster, and for many of us, it can feel especially so as the Christmas season approaches. Bad news can hit us harder, stress is amplified and overwhelm and anxiety has the potential to take over in the run up to the festive season.

I recently found myself on this emotional ride of life - experiencing ups and downs, moments of high intensity, and a feeling of not being in control. But having an understanding of The Three Principles has made a huge difference for me. This understanding gives me an inner knowing that I am, at my core, always OK, no matter how turbulent things may feel.

This insight has allowed me to separate temporary discomfort from real fear and panic.

I used to experience uncertainty as overwhelming but now I see it as part of the ride, and whilst my experiences recently aren't connected with the Christmas overwhelm I used to find myself in every year from September onwards, I was reminded how this time of the year used to always hold dread and overwhelm for me and so many others I talk to!

When Life Feels Like a Rollercoaster You Can't Get Off

During a particularly challenging moment, I described to someone that I felt trapped on a rollercoaster I couldn’t escape. As I reflected, I realised there’s something inherently safe about rollercoasters: even though they make us feel out of control, they’re designed to keep us safe. Similarly, as humans, we’re built with resilience that carries us through our experiences, even when our minds are in overdrive trying to control the uncontrollable.

Understanding the Built-In Calm

In life, just as on rollercoasters, there are moments of intense adrenaline and moments to catch our breath. Even in the midst of my emotional rollercoaster, I could find moments of calm and peace by being present. Though it may feel challenging, this presence is always available to us, providing an opportunity to regain perspective when the ride starts back up again, and this is the same for you at any time of the year, not just as the intensity of the energy around us increases towards December or while you're going through something challenging.

How The Three Principles Can Help You Find Calm During Stressful Times

This recent experience reminded me of how important it is to take those moments to pause. The more we allow ourselves to catch our breath, the less intense and frequent our feelings of insecurity and fear become. By connecting with our true nature and understanding the essence of who we are, we can access peace of mind and face life’s challenges with greater resilience. Understanding The Three Principles, and continuous exploration of Mind, Thought & Consciousness has been a game changer for me. Just just 

Feeling the Pressure of the Season or a Particularly Challenging Period? There’s a Way Out!

If you find yourself feeling stressed as Christmas approaches (or if, like me, you're facing an unexpected challenge), remember that peace and presence are available to you. I’ve created a short, free 30-minute video that guides you through how to replace holiday anxiety and overwhelm with calm and joy. Click here to watch it now and find a new way to experience the holidays.

Let this season be one where you rediscover your inner resilience and the peace that’s always within reach.

With love

Sarie

PS -  I know I haven’t shared what has been going on specifically throughout this blog, and I will soon I promise - I am not being intentionally cryptic, I will share soon and also more of the insights I have been having whilst going through this, but for now, please do take a watch of the video I've created for you - give yourself the gift of peace and joy (even if it isn't almost Christmas when you're reading this!).