Responding to fear

Power went out last night in my area due to a down power line.

Aria, who is still scared of the dark, had a lot of fear and anxiety.

We meditated a little, talked a little, snuggled a lot and after an hour or so the power came back on.

I'm continually thankful to the skills of meditation in framing the circuits of sensory experience, and working with fear, our own thoughts and how we respond.

Using the skills of meditation "in the moment" and being able to demonstrate and walk through that with Aria is something I'm grateful I can do with her.

Sometimes I feel like the skills of meditation (Concentration/Focus, Sensory Clarity & Equanimity/Ease) are superpowers.

Especially today.