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3 Sacred Strategies to Help You Come Back to Center in Times of

EMOTIONAL

HEALTH & WELLNESS

OVERWHELM

BY CATHY CASTEEL

Over the last couple years , the following Tony Robbins ’ quote became my mantra as I navigated many changes in my life .

“ The quality of your life is equal to the amount of uncertainty you are willing to embrace ”.
Up until February of 2019 , I believed I handled uncertainty and emotional overwhelm in a pretty healthy way . Then my life shifted . Not only was I getting ready to medically retire from the military after 31 years of service , but I also underwent two shoulder surgeries in one year .
Talk about uncertainty , uncomfortableness and emotional overwhelm .

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