Sometimes, we let ourselves get so caught up in the fear of things that are not real. We fear what COULD happen, what people MIGHT think of us, what happened to OTHER people. We forget to be in the present moment and remind ourselves of the reality of what is NOW. So, in light of all of the crazy stuff going on in the world, I'm reminding myself that...
Right now, all of my bills are paid.
Right now, I am safe and warm and well fed.
Right now, I have great friends and family who love me.
Right now, I have a great job.
Right now, I have everything I need.
Right now, I am healthy.
Right now, life is REALLY, REALLY GOOD!
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Right now, my family and I are mostly happy and healthy.
But I worry -- my retirement savings have almost vanished; my company just fired all of its top management; my son still lives at home and has no job. Everything seems precarious and unstable.
I try to consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air, and fail. They are incapable of thinking of the future. "For, lo, the grass withers, and and the flower thereof fades."
I usually sleep well, but last night, the demons danced. What if it all falls down?
Yes, today, I still have what I had yesterday, but the safety net is gone, stolen by thieves. I fear that I must run as fast as I can, to remain in the same place; if I flag, I'll fail. And I'm getting tired.
I know that my fears are shared, and that this corporate fear is itself a drag on eventual recovery. So I try not to be afraid. I whistle as we pass the graveyard. I will fear no evil. Except, I do.
it's nice to get back to the basics of life and appreciate what you do have!!!
so inspiring!!!
Oh Jodi, I love your positivity! Keep thinking like that and the rest of your journey in life will be a piece of cake!
Oh I love that post. Sometimes I think we forget how good our lives really are.
Polymath-I can certainly understand the worry. But I try to keep reminding that myself that there really is no lack only a perception of it. However, that perception, especially when it is corporate (or worldly as in the stock market), tends to hurt all of us. Maybe it's time to look to your passion for your future rather than staying in the corporate noose. Does North Carolina still beckon?
AGAW- thanks for the vote of confidence. Glad I could be an inspiration!
BoomerChick- So glad you feeling better! Thanks for the kind words.
Lbluca77-Welcome and thanks! I surfed over to your blog and I can't believe someone else was bald until they were two as well! Okay I wasn't completely bald. I had what my mom referred to as a "spit curl". She would lick her finger and get enough hair together for one poor lonely little curl on the top of my head. So. Sad.
I needed this today. The whole world needs this. It's great perspective and the more I have gratitude about my life - the less I wallow and the better I feel.
xoxoxo
that is SO true! i have spent years & years like that. only to find out - when i made a move toward something i was afraid of, both the fear & the thing i was afraid of lessened or vanished. or i was able to handle it ok. it's like this black mirage that you can't see past - but it is just a mirage.
Adventure Grrl -Thanks! Sometimes you really have to stop the madness and think about all the good in the midst of a few bad spots.
Seeing Single- Isn't it funny how we fear things because of made up stuff in our head? I've been working on this a lot in my life lately.
it's always good to stop in and take stock of so many of the wonderful things we do have. Sounds like you have a lot going for you!
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