We call them many things: anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, rage, or despair. Ancient cultures had a more vivid name for them:
To conquer a demon, do not fight it on its turf. Starve anxiety by refusing to catastrophize. Starve self-pity by practicing gratitude. Starve anger by choosing silence over reaction. The demon will scream. Let it scream. A starving beast is loud, but a starving beast is weak. 3. Armor Up: The Power of Routine & Discipline You will never win a sporadic war against a chronic demon. You cannot fight depression only on Tuesdays. You need a fortress. conquering demons
The demon wants you to believe it is permanent. It is not. We call them many things: anxiety, addiction, self-doubt,
Every time you indulge a jealous thought, you give it a steak. Every time you choose the numbing distraction over the difficult conversation, you pour it a drink. Every time you replay an old insult for the hundredth time, you are its caterer. Starve self-pity by practicing gratitude