Worrying about worries
98% of the things you worry about, don’t even happen !!
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:25-34
I am not here not to give a million reasons why we worry, I am here to stress the point that we worry forever.
Worry is the main cause of worry
- We worry because we think a lot
- We think a lot because we imagine a lot
- We imagine a lot because we think a lot
So the vicious cycle formed. And there is no stop to it.
Is it because we lack faith in ourselves? I don’t know.
Cambridge Dictionary defines worry as
“To think about problems or unpleasant things that might happen in a way that makes you feel unhappy and frightened”.
Three broad reasons why we worry
- We worry because we foresee our unknown future with millions of possibilities, the majority with negative thoughts
- We worry because of our assumptions
- We worry about the past that happened, we worry about the present in real-time happenings and we worry about the future because of uncertainty
Can we stop worrying?
It is impossible to stop worrying, however, saints bombard you with saintly advice regarding dos and don’ts.
Again I reiterate -Life without worry is not possible.
Remember you worry till the end of your life. I am brutally frank.
Simply put, if you worry, remember you are breathing.
Don’t worry, be happy is just not practical!!
How much worrying is too much?
Your worries, doubts and anxieties are normal.
My friend, the problem comes because you exaggerate your normal worries which becomes a habit over time.
So the best answer is don’t magnify your worries.
What happens if you stop worrying?
- No more ifs
- No more interferences in your daily life
- Your mind is calm and you are in a better position to achieve your goals
- Your health is maintained
- You can direct your brain to develop positive vibes
- The funny thing is you can make more money by properly spending your energy
Message
“Pray, and let God worry.”
Thank you for your visit.
Take care, my friend.
Namaste 🙏🙏🙏
Mr. Philo
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Beautiful photo indeed. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, so much.
Appreciate.
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It’s my pleasure
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Thank you so much, my friend.
My apologies for this delayed response.
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Namaste.
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I recently did a post on combating worry. I found a trick that works very well: Simply ask yourself where you are and truly focus on the answer. It pulls you back to reality and away from your lamenting the past or imagining the future. 😉
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Excellent idea!
Let me start applying this and get back to you about the result
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People worry because they project unsuccessful past into future. Once they learn to project their successes, they will be able to replace worry with creative energy built on confidence.
Great photo.
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Thank you Dolly.
And people disagree with me when I say what you have mentioned.
They say that I must first undergo…what they are undergoing, then alone I can express better.
Strange world!!
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That’s a standard answer. Don’t let it worry you, dear Philo. In therapy, we know how to address this answer.
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Thank you Dolly.
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You are very welcome, dear Philo.
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I tend to take the approach that there’s no point worrying about something I have no control over. And those things I can control, I try to deal with them rather than worrying … action is a better way to use my energy
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Brenda, I’m grateful.
Yours is a straightforward yet effective approach to the worrisome mindsets.
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