All is right with the world

[Mercy]

As one who usually stresses about EVERYTHING, I feel really good right now, pretty stress free.

I usually stress the most about my kids, always worrying about them. But... my oldest is in college now doing really well (made the deans list), and pursuing something he feels passionate about (this after a few years of not knowing what he wanted). My youngest son is doing well in school, made the Varisty baseball team and is really happy about that. Hubby and I are doing great after 25 years... things are good.

It feels good to feel good and not have to worry for once. Anyone here a cronic worrier? It's a terrible thing. Now I pray I haven't spoken too soon.

[xunshyne]

Originally Posted by Mercy

As one who usually stresses about EVERYTHING, I feel really good right now, pretty stress free.

I usually stress the most about my kids, always worrying about them. But... my oldest is in college now doing really well (made the deans list), and pursuing something he feels passionate about (this after a few years of not knowing what he wanted). My youngest son is doing well in school, made the Varisty baseball team and is really happy about that. Hubby and I are doing great after 25 years... things are good.

It feels good to feel good and not have to worry for once. Anyone here a cronic worrier? It's a terrible thing. Now I pray I haven't spoken too soon.

I might qualify as a worrier....especially right now. My wedding is in 6 months and I'm flipping out, sort of. People won't return my emails/calls and that just freaks me out. So when Im in this kind of mood, I seem to worry about everything in general! I think I need a vacation, a pre-honeymoon moon!

[mooski]

i feeeel really stressed today.

[roni]

Originally Posted by Mercy

As one who usually stresses about EVERYTHING, I feel really good right now, pretty stress free.

I usually stress the most about my kids, always worrying about them. But... my oldest is in college now doing really well (made the deans list), and pursuing something he feels passionate about (this after a few years of not knowing what he wanted). My youngest son is doing well in school, made the Varisty baseball team and is really happy about that. Hubby and I are doing great after 25 years... things are good.

It feels good to feel good and not have to worry for once. Anyone here a cronic worrier? It's a terrible thing. Now I pray I haven't spoken too soon.

:c lap:

We are doing pretty well also, having had some travails and one major tragic event.

Just returned today from our 30th anniversary trip

Life is good -who knows what tomorrow brings - enjoy the present !!

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by roni

:c lap:
Life is good -who knows what tomorrow brings - enjoy the present !!

You've got that right.

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by mooski

i feeeel really stressed today.

Awe... what's the matter mooski??

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by Mercy

As one who usually stresses about EVERYTHING, I feel really good right now, pretty stress free.

I usually stress the most about my kids, always worrying about them. But... my oldest is in college now doing really well (made the deans list), and pursuing something he feels passionate about (this after a few years of not knowing what he wanted). My youngest son is doing well in school, made the Varisty baseball team and is really happy about that. Hubby and I are doing great after 25 years... things are good.

It feels good to feel good and not have to worry for once. Anyone here a cronic worrier? It's a terrible thing. Now I pray I haven't spoken too soon.

Glad you are feeling good! I have to say that I never worry. Probably almost to a fault!?! My mother was and still is a chronic worrier at 80. My father was not. I take after him. I also am happily childless so I think that helps the worry factor. If I had 7 kids like my parents did, as a mom, I probably would have been a worrier!!

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by mooski

i feeeel really stressed today.

didn't you figure out the mystery poster yet?
hint:
*****ing post. like for a horse?
There. Stress gone?

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by u2girlie

Glad you are feeling good! I have to say that I never worry. Probably almost to a fault!?! My mother was and still is a chronic worrier at 80. My father was not. I take after him. I also am happily childless so I think that helps the worry factor. If I had 7 kids like my parents did, as a mom, I probably would have been a worrier!!

another one who is happily childfree here....but I agree, if I had kids I would worry a LOT more...I worry about my cats as it is.

[playawannabe]

Originally Posted by u2girlie

... I have to say that I never worry.....I also am happily childless....

yep - me too! A good friend of mine worries enough for both of us - I spend half our time together talking her down! But I love her.......

[catnhat]

You know we could choose to stress about things in our lives that pull us down or we can choose to not worry about things we have no control over...
I have few bad crap things on the go...One of my adult sons mates tested HIV ..my son has not.. so far...
Lost my best friend and a bro in law a short time ago..Makes me sad this stuff but..I choose to not worry and instead think about positive good in my life..I am blessed
Roni says it best.... enjoy the present
I have 4 children..Their mates and then the grandkids..no regrets..(never mind the step family).Love them all..thankful for each one of them ..... but they will not give me gray hair...

Fav song
YouTube - Bob Marley - Three little birds

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by catnhat

You know we could choose to stress about things in our lives that pull us down or we can choose to not worry about things we have no control over...
I have few bad crap things on the go...One of my adult sons mates tested HIV ..my son has not.. so far...
Lost my best friend and a bro in law a short time ago..Makes me sad this stuff but..I choose to not worry and instead think about positive good in my life..I am blessed
Roni says it best.... enjoy the present
I have 4 children..Their mates and then the grandkids..no regrets..(never mind the step family).Love them all..thankful for each one of them ..... but they will not give me gray hair...

Fav song
YouTube - Bob Marley - Three little birds

Such a great song!!! Thanks for sharing!

[UGAplaya]

Originally Posted by Mercy

As one who usually stresses about EVERYTHING, I feel really good right now, pretty stress free.

I usually stress the most about my kids, always worrying about them. But... my oldest is in college now doing really well (made the deans list), and pursuing something he feels passionate about (this after a few years of not knowing what he wanted). My youngest son is doing well in school, made the Varisty baseball team and is really happy about that. Hubby and I are doing great after 25 years... things are good.

It feels good to feel good and not have to worry for once. Anyone here a cronic worrier? It's a terrible thing. Now I pray I haven't spoken too soon.

Good morning Mercy. It's nice to hear how great things are going for you. Let me share a little scripture with you if I may. Over the past 6-8 years I have been through a lot of stress working for Delta. We have had layoffs, paycuts, loss of benefits, etc. And this caused me to become stressed and I found myself worrying a lot. Then one morning I got in my truck to come to work and my wife had left me a note in my seat with this Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Have a great day Mercy.

[Eileencc]

That's great news for you Mercy! But...can we really force ourselves to change? I, like you, am a chronic worrier. It is silly really to worry over things you have no control over. I know this. Logically. I can't tell you how many New Year's resolutions I've made for myself to live in the moment, to enjoy life more, to worry less. I am married to a non-worrier, and I wish I could be more like him. I worry about my kids, my mom, other family members, work...the list goes on. I worry, then I stress, then I feel angry. I don't like this about myself, but it feels like part of my being.

To those of you who have achieved "worry-free" status, please give me some pointers on how to retrain myself to be more happy-go-lucky...and just plain relaxed and happy.

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by UGAplaya

Good morning Mercy. It's nice to hear how great things are going for you. Let me share a little scripture with you if I may. Over the past 6-8 years I have been through a lot of stress working for Delta. We have had layoffs, paycuts, loss of benefits, etc. And this caused me to become stressed and I found myself worrying a lot. Then one morning I got in my truck to come to work and my wife had left me a note in my seat with this Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Have a great day Mercy.

I actually have that scripture hanging in my cubical at work, since I do find myself going to the "worrying place" from time to time. Usually over things I have no control over, so that scripture gives my comfort.

Eileen, I find my faith helps me the most when it comes to worry. When I find myself "going there", I just stop, pray and know that God is in control, and good or bad all things happen according to His plan.