Wednesday’s Wisdoms #5: One down, next!

“You’re always one decision away from a totally different life.” By unknown Only the word “totally” in this statement raises any debate from me. I have always believed that any and every decision we make moves us forward and therefore changes our life once we make it and/or act on it. One of the directives … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #5: One down, next!

Wednesday’s Wisdoms #4: Choose Your Battles… With Yourself

“A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thought, so he loses touch with reality and lives in a world of illusions.” By Alan Watts Hmmmm… right! I need to read, watch, listen, experience new things all the time to keep up my energy. Spending too much time in my … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #4: Choose Your Battles… With Yourself

Wednesday’s Wisdoms #3: Tough times are meant to be gone through.

“8 Things to remember when going through tough times:  1. Everything can - and will - change. 2. You’ve overcome challenges before.  3. It’s a learning experience. 4. Not getting what you want can be a blessing. 5. Allow yourself to have some fun. 6. Being kind to yourself is the best medicine. 7. Other … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #3: Tough times are meant to be gone through.

Wednesday’s Wisdoms #2: Maybe I’ll worry some other time, but I’m not worried about when.

“Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.”  From tinybuddha.com  The pure logic of this quote is unmistakable. It takes no time at all to think up & feel scenarios where worrying just feels bad. If worry feels bad, it must be a bad thing. Yes, I need to acknowledge the … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #2: Maybe I’ll worry some other time, but I’m not worried about when.

Wednesday’s Wisdoms #1: Why worry?

“If something is wrong, fix it. But train yourself not to worry, worry fixes nothing.”  By E. Hemingway I felt compelled to print this one out and put it up in front of me in my office. I’ve been having an on and off debate with myself on this concept of worrying versus thinking. I … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #1: Why worry?