The Anxious Wolf

The lone wolf dies but the pack survives.

I’ve been putting off posting this for so many weeks now. I will find a burst of motivation to hit publish, and then cower away and leave it. Out of sight out of mind. But this morning I woke up and said to myself, publish it today.

Why am I scared to publish this? Well, it’s pretty personal. I’m open about my constant fight with anxiety, but I prefer to keep what I share above the water line, preferring to not let people know what lurks below. But I know so many of us fight our mental health, and being open and talking about it does make a positive difference to us.

I recently signed up for The Wild Academy’s The Grove, an online membership programme that uses earth-based practices and wild soul guidance to rewild your life and return to your roots. It was something that I just knew I needed. After taking part in some of their Wheel of the Year ceremonies, I feel inspired, rejuvenated, and believe it or not, wilder.

The programme and ceremonies share journal prompts, something I am very…