“Sometimes the brain, accustomed to years of chaos, creates more chaos to keep the pain party going. Unfamiliar with peace and quiet, the mind tries to kick up some shit. There can be an anxiety about getting healthier: What if it all goes away? What if I lose the progress I’ve made? What if this newer life is only temporary, and I can’t hang onto it?”
Published in
Oct 2, 2020
Sara Benincasa shares a meditation on wellness, Los Angeles, and shrieking parrots.
