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“Transition and change - guaranteed to cause anxiety. That anxiety shows itself in physical and behavioral ways, but also with thoughts (sometimes really crazy ones). This is the (primitive/automatic) brain's way of keeping us safe from the danger of change. We end up getting so involved with the…” quote by Charles F. Glassman
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““Transition and change - guaranteed to cause anxiety. That anxiety shows itself in physical and behavioral ways, but also with thoughts (sometimes really crazy ones). This is the (primitive/automatic) brain's way of keeping us safe from the danger of change. We end up getting so involved with the feeling and thoughts of anxiety, we get distracted from the "danger". If we trust the anxiety then our primitive brain has succeeded in "protecting" us from the danger. I suggest not believing, trusting, or taking direction from the anxiety and continue your pursuits forward. Then, you will be amazed at your ability to attract and reveal your true capabilities, your light, your magic.””

Charles F. Glassman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Anxiety is a primitive brain alarm to change; resisting it and moving forward unlocks hidden potential and personal power.

In simple terms: Anxiety warns of change; ignore it to grow.

Key Takeaway

Don’t let anxiety dictate actions.

Themes

anxiety change growth psychology

Mood

determined empowered

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • career transitions
  • new projects
  • personal development
  • health challenges
  • creative endeavors

Key Concepts

neuroscience mindfulness self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help you observe anxiety without obeying it?
  • How can you turn anxiety into motivation?
A Different Perspective

Anxiety can be useful if properly managed, not always harmful.

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