Worry
By Pose123
@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
January 22, 2009 11:22am CST
At some point in our lives we have all worried about something.Some however, are chronic worriers and that is a very draining experience because worry is really just an extension of fear. In order for us to worry, we have to imagine that some thing bad might happen. Most of us worry, and one reason might be that we know we're not in control, as when your teenage son has the car for the first time, and you won't be content until he is safely home. Because there is nothing else we can do, worry is our attempt to feel useful, but all it really does is negatively affect the mind, body and spirit. Sometimes we worry because we don't have enough money to pay the bills or we feel we may lose our job and probably our house. Those are very real concerns that all but a very few would not worry about. Since we know that worry does no good and actually harms us, what can we do about it? In the case of not having enough money to pay the bill, or of losing our job, the only thing to do is admit that we're worried and take whatever action we believe is best at the time. Do something more than worry, have a plan. Those who worry about their loved ones every time they leave the house, try to imagine the best rather than the worst result. If this is difficult, try to see their path bathed in white light and in your mind's eye see them safely arriving at their destination. Visualize Angels or guides watching over them as they make their way home. Try to develop peace within you. A peace that tells you all is well. what other advice do you have for the chronic worrier?
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hello Pose.....I think it is human nature to worry and the more we care for someone the more we worry.As a mother I am always worried about the health,welfare and safety of my kids,infact we all do that......But I always pray for their welfare,do all I possibly can for theirwelfare and leave the rest in the hands of god and felax.....
But chronic worrying is not a healthy attitude.Worrying keeps a person on tender hooks and very often the health of the person is also affected.Its no good worrying unnecessarily and for silly reasons....It is said that the Idle mind is the devil's workshop.So if a person keeps himself or herself occupied in some form of other,he will, have less chance to worry.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
24 Jan 09
Hi Rose, Thank you for responding and we agree, we all worry sometimes but I have trained myself to expect the best, never the worst. My wife however, has a difficult time with worry. I know that we are all different and I worry when trouble comes my way, when someone is facing a serious operation etc, but before that I try to think along positive lines. Blessings.
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...He always thinks of the worst alternatives during trying times and I often reprimand him and tell him to take up a more positive approach .
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
25 Jan 09
Worry rates right up there with Resentment, which is said to raise all kinds of havoc with the Human Body. Worry is known to cause High Blood pressure, and Heart Disease. Some people are chronic worriers, and can't get a good nights sleep. There are many ways to relieve worry. I'd start by getting my life in order so as not to leave any loose ends dangling. Loose ends can in themselves be a source of worry. Next, get your Religious, or Spiritual thoughts together, so you can feel secure about your physical and spiritual life and that of your loved ones. Get a handle on that, and you have re leaved yourself of many possible worry sources. Bad habits can be worrisome. Listen to your inner self. If you are getting a warning from within, heed the call, and stop worrying. "If its worth doing, its worth doing well." Take this great line to heart, and your worries will be over. May all your worries be "little ones," and God Bless.
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