I feel like my anxiety takes me away from my body and the present moment. My brain turns into a tornado of fears and what ifs and that is where I exist in that moment. Mindfulness brings me back to earth and to right now. Like you Luce, I have found it makes it easier to deal with my anxieties when I am being mindful. (But not as calmly as you describe--I'm so happy it went well for you!)