From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach for Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasting Peace

158 Pages·2018·1.08 MB·English

by  Corinne Zupko

Praise for From Anxiety to Love
“Corinne Zupko brings a fresh point of view to understanding how to deal with debilitating anxiety in this
exceptional book. The wisdom she has gained through her own experience will be invaluable to anyone
struggling with chronic worry, panic attacks, and everything in between. Corinne’s is a wise, humble,
trustworthy voice.”
— Amy Torres, author of Sweet Dreams of Awakening
“A brilliantly courageous book! Finally, a spiritual book that isn’t scared to reach into the dark corners of
the mind and fill them with hope and love. Corinne Zupko tells the story candidly yet never digresses from
a message of hope. I am a huge fan.”
— Sean Patrick, MSc, BPS, founder of That Guy’s House and author of That Guy Who Loves the
Universe
“From Anxiety to Love is not just about managing symptoms of anxiety. It is about undoing anxiety at its
source. In a world that needs more love, it is essential that we free our minds of fear as quickly as possible
so we can extend love to others. This book will help you do exactly that.”
— Jordan Bach, life coach
“Corinne Zupko exposes humanity’s single greatest addiction — fear. But unlike most Band-Aid remedies
prescribed for this epidemic, she reveals the rarely recognized source of all fear so it can finally be seen
and healed. From Anxiety to Love skillfully demystifies anxiety. It offers a wealth of practical lessons,
insights, and exercises that guide us out of the debilitating darkness of self-doubt and into the radiant light
of self-love.”
— Nouk Sanchez, author of The End of Death, www.takemetotruth.org
“I’m so thrilled A Course in Miracles has transformed Corinne Zupko’s anxiety into deep inner peace —
and I’m equally thrilled she’s sharing this extraordinary path with you.”
— Emily Bennington, author of Miracles at Work
“Corinne Zupko has written an important book. Her words are gentle yet powerful and will help so many
people, including me!”
— Katie Dalebout, author of Let It Out and host of the Let It Out podcast
“Profoundly insightful, Corrine Zupko’s book will help you heal anxiety and other stressors by learning
new ways of perceiving yourself and the world. I highly recommend this book for anyone who sincerely
wants to walk the healing path of awakening to their true nature as Spirit.”
— Cindy Lora-Renard, spiritual counselor and author of A Course in Health and Well-Being
“With her wonderful book, Corinne Zupko gives us a masterly outline of the best way to dissolve fear from
our lives and allow into our awareness the glowing love it was hiding.”
— Gary Renard, bestselling author of The Disappearance of the Universe
“From Anxiety to Love is a well-written, easy, and thoroughly enjoyable read. Corinne Zupko has a clear,
deep understanding of the teachings of A Course in Miracles. The Course is all about being responsible,
facing our fears, realizing their nonreality, and remembering God’s Love. Corinne’s book is a
demonstration of how that can be done.”
— Jon Mundy, PhD, author of Living A Course in Miracles and publisher of Miracles magazine
“A fresh, clean, clear, insightful, and astute journey to the heart of A Course in Miracles. Corinne Zupko’s
sincere sharing of her experiences is compelling, perfectly mapping for all of us the all-important journey
from fear to love. Corinne is a masterful teacher!”
— Alan Cohen, author of A Course in Miracles Made Easy
“Corinne Zupko’s beautiful book offers a clear and direct pathway through the complex issues of anxiety
disorders. She intertwines her own personal experiences with her path to healing through the practical
application of A Course in Miracles. Make contact with your Inner Therapist with Corinne’s loving help.”
— David Hoffmeister, author of Unwind Your Mind Back to God
“I absolutely love this book. Corinne Zupko’s story of healing and transformation is a powerful reminder of
your natural ability to let go of limiting negative emotions and remember the truth of who you really are.”
— Lisa Natoli, bestselling author of Gorgeous for God

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Copyright © 2018 by Corinne Zupko
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All quotes from A Course in Miracles are from the 3rd edition, copyright © 2007. They are used with
permission from the copyright holder and publisher, the Foundation for Inner Peace, PO Box 598, Mill
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Zupko, Corinne, [date]– author.
Title: From anxiety to love : a radical new approach for letting go of fear and finding lasting peace /
Corinne Zupko.
Description: Novato, California : New World Library, [2018] | Includes bibliographical references.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017044315 (print) | LCCN 2017051200 (ebook) | ISBN 9781608685066 (Ebook) |
ISBN 9781608685059 (alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Anxiety—Religious aspects. | Peace of mind—Religious aspects. | Spiritual life.
Classification: LCC BL627.55 (ebook) | LCC BL627.55 .Z87 2018 (print) | DDC 152.4/6—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017044315
First printing, February 2018
ISBN 978-1-60868505-9
Ebook ISBN 978-1-60868506-6
Printed in Canada on 100% postconsumer-waste recycled paper
New World Library is proud to be a Gold Certified Environmentally Responsible Publisher. Publisher
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My gratitude and love are eternal . . .
To my mom and Joseph for remembering the light for me until I could come to
remember it for myself. I found peace because of your unwavering dedication to
seeking truth.
And to my dear husband, Rob, for being my partner through many lifetimes. I’ve
cherished every moment.
Contents
Foreword by Robert Rosenthal, MD
Prologue
Introduction
Part One: The Descent into Anxiety
Chapter One: A New Way of Seeing the World
Who Are We Really?
Down the Ego Rabbit Hole
Chapter Two: Awakening from a Not-So-Sweet Dream
Spitting Out Our Fear and Guilt
Welcome to Nonduality
Ideas and Their Source
Chapter Three: Two Voices, Two Choices
Listening to Your Inner Therapist
Chapter Four: Mental Illness, Mental Health
Feeling Derealized or Depersonalized?
Wrong-and Right-Mindedness
Where Does Anxiety Come From?
Healing versus Fixing
Part Two: The Ascent into Peace
Chapter Five: Onions, Fear, and the Recipe for Healing
How the Inner Therapist Heals
How Meditation Can Help with Healing
A Simple Three-Step Recipe for Healing
Chapter Six: Five Steps to Handing It Over
Step 1: Find Your Willingness
Step 2: Commit to an Attitude of Radical Self-Honesty
Step 3: Look Directly at What Is Coming Up for You
Step 4: Acknowledge That the Fear Is Coming from Your Split Mind
Step 5: Give It to Your Inner Therapist and Ask for a Miracle Instead
Chapter Seven: Five Steps to Strengthening Your Choice
Step 6: Acknowledge Your Unwillingness to Heal, and Look at That with
Your Inner Therapist, Too
Step 7: Recognize That It Is Done, and There Is Nothing to Fear
Step 8: Show Up for Therapy with Your Inner Therapist Daily
Step 9: Recognize Unconscious Fear and Guilt as They Arise
Step 10: Don’t Fight Yourself: Be a Happy Learner
Chapter Eight: Peace-Inducing Perception Shifts: Five Things to Think
Shift 1: This Is Happening Because It Is an Opportunity for Me to Grow
Shift 2: I Am Not a Body
Shift 3: The Ego Has the Issues, Not Me!
Shift 4: Sickness Is of the Mind, Not the Body
Shift 5: Sickness Is a Defense against the Truth
Chapter Nine: Peace-Inducing Perception Shifts: Five More Things to Think
Shift 6: The Ego Has No Power over Me
Shift 7: I Don’t Have to Master My Anxiety or Fears: I Can Find Peace by
Mastering Love
Shift 8: I Don’t Know What Is Best for Me, and I Don’t Know What Makes
Me Happy
Shift 9: I Am Willing to Release Everything
Shift 10: I Am Willing to Not Believe the Picture and to Find My “Rock” of