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This morning as I rush to down my first cup of coffee I just have this feeling of being so grateful. I am grateful for my family, friends, job, husband, church, air conditioning (amen, southern sisters?), food in my belly, and a mind that is working properly (most times). I feel grateful for the ability to walk and run.I am a worrier. I tend to worry about things that aren't happening, things that could happen, things that won't happen, things I think can happen, but can't. My mind is in a constant state of worry. It's exhausting. I am really working hard to let that go. I come from a long line of worriers. I feel in this new age we are living in there are so many things to be afraid of like cancer, shootings, climbing debt, not finding a job, buying a house in this market, failing, rejection, loneliness, the list goes on.
Should I live in fear? No. It's crippling. It stops me in my tracks and causes me to stop when I should be moving forward. We do live in frightening world, but I should not live in fear and worry. I should live with joy and peace. Bad things will happen, but my focus needs to be on the things that are good. I am making steps in that direction, but I would appreciate your encouragement, prayers, and support. This is my struggle. I think we should all be honest with what our struggles are. No, you don't have to air all of your dirty laundry, but if we need support we should be able to turn to those in our community.
What do you do to stay positive?
