Today’s reading led us into a discussion about anxiety in general, as well as anxiety disorders. Fr Aaron shared with us his own story of dealing with an anxiety disorder and what conclusions he has drawn from his own experience. Fr Aaron advocated for viewing anxiety disorders—and mental health issues more broadly—more holistically, recognizing that the body, as well as the soul, must be treated. He provided a poignant analogy to help us better understand that point. We then discussed anxiety in more general terms, and how it often stems from us desiring to control the world around us. We concluded with some practical thoughts about how best to learn to start giving up this desire for control.