it started with a horrible dream. When I awoke; I was relieved to realize that my world was intact and my loved ones were safe and sound. The message was clear and unambiguous: I am worrying about the WRONG things. I am wasting my mental energy with negative thoughts over ultimately trivial matters.
Despite this epiphany; it is not an easy thing to reset my internal dialogue. Those mental grooves are deeply etched… there is a reason they call it a ‘rut’.
Dan and I are dealing with aging and ailing parents; and our respective jobs have been particularly stressful and draining for both of us over the past few months. My natural inclination in times of stress and challenge has been to take action-make a change. However, that has not always served me well.
At this time I am taking a pause: taking an inventory, catching my breath; and consciously trying to be more mindful and present in the NOW. Luckily, we are getting a dose of positive energy as we gear up to celebrate Guzzy’s graduation this weekend. It will be a joy to see so many of our/her friends and family gathered together.
Thus my new motto: Less Worry and More Party!