Worry sure is something.
As defined, worry is this:
(verb) give way to anxiety or unease; allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.
(noun) a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems
I think worry is an extension of fear.
In order for worry to exist, we have to imagine that something bad might happen. I mean, that “thing,” in most cases, hasn’t even happened yet. So, we are conjuring thoughts about this unpleasant thing that may or may not be on the horizon.
Yes. A self-created state of needless fear. Most of us know this deep inside. And still. Most of us worry.
I have to tell you. I am a worrier. My mom was a chronic worrier. So, I get it naturally. When we were kids heading outside to play, she’d never say, “You kids go have fun.” Nope. Instead, she’d say, “You be careful now. Do you hear me?”
We did hear her. Her worry wasn’t totally based on imagination. It probably had something to do with the numerous trips she had made to the emergency between the span of Kid #1 and Kid #7. Anyway, Mom worried. I know a lot of my brothers and sisters worry. And me.
Regardless, all of us have worried at one point or another in our lives. It’s just that some of us do it more often than others.
One reason is because we feel like we’re not in control.
It is an attempt to feel in control. (In many cases.).
However, we all know that worrying does nothing to ensure a positive outcome. Plus, it has an unpleasant effect on our bodies, our minds, and most of all, our spirit.
So, how do we combat those times of worry?
I try to take a deep breath and ground myself. Then, instead of imagining a bad outcome, I try to visualize the best possible result.
Some people visualize a white light coming over the situation and making it better. Some people envision angels or spirits being there. It makes no difference how you bring a positive feeling to this. What is important is shifting the focus from bad to good. We should try to generate peace and well-being instead of nervousness and unease within ourselves.
Bobby McFerrin sang, “Don’t worry. Be happy.” I mostly grew to dislike that song because the radio stations ran it into the ground. But Bobby was on to something.
If we try to focus on the good, we are sending energy toward the good.
And hopefully, with all that positive power, good things will happen.
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“Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.” – Glenn Turner
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“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” – Erma Bombeck
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“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” – Van Wilder
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Polly here.
That’s right. I found this same quote referenced to three different people. Either those folks think alike, or there are a lot of rocking chairs out there, inspiring people.
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What? Me worry?
