mental health

If you let go of the “got to do” you usually get to all you got to do without the mental pressure. Think about it, what’s the worse thing that could happen if you don’t get to all your “got to do’s?” Most likely you’ll have an inconvenience or a chance to do something different. That might be a great change of pace.

We always did it that way doesn’t mean we have to keep doing it that way. It may be better to let the old way go. There are good reasons to examine what we’re doing and ask, ‘why am I doing this?” If what we are doing isn’t beneficial, it’s time to change to something more beneficial. I have a friend who goes to a coast cottage his wife and he inherited each summer. They have been doing this since they were married. The cottage and scenery are nice, but what have they missed because they are stuck doing what they always do each summer? When we seek new ways of doing things, we engage actively in the creative process of living.

Is it time to slow down? Everywhere I go I see people rushing. I wonder what is so important that makes them lose connection to the people around them. When I’m at the supermarket, I’ll often have a near collision with someone pushing a food carriage as if it were in a race. The same is true on the roadway, speed is of the essence. I think some folks are racing to see who can get to the next red light the fastest. Slowing down isn’t stopping, it’s more like becoming aware of what is happening around us. When we become aware of what is happening it changes our pace, much like changing the beat of the music.

One person who chooses to work through difficult issues with others until they are resolved is a community builder. He/she is as creative as Michelangelo in creating the statue, David. Guiding people to set aside personal interests and actively work together toward an agreeable solution is a task for the courageous. These are the people that hold families, work groups, and social organizations together. They change the world for the better. I think you are this type of person, I can feel your energy.

My dad like to say he graduated from the school of hard knocks. He was talking about experiences that rocked his life and taught him to survive. We all enroll in the school of hard knocks one time or another. If we learn from our experiences, our stay in the school of hard knocks is a lot shorter than those who do not learn from their experiences.

Don’t give up! Don’t give up on life. Don’t give up on the people you love. Don’t give up on the thought that your best days are in front of you.

Young people offer all ages many gifts. They are full of life, adventure, and excitement about taking on life. It’s good to be around young people. Their exuberance about life is a springtime song that is contagious. Encourage the young in your life. Don’t dampen their spirits with illusionary fears, or placing limits on them. Whatever one’s age, it’s good to be full of life, adventure, and joyful excitement about taking on challenges. Leave fear behind, keep looking forward.

I awoke from a sound night’s sleep. A great way to start the day. My shower was hot and I lingered longer than usual. My, that was a good choice. While I bushed my teeth and shaved, I heard the coffee maker turn on. Soon, the coffee’s fragrance reached me. Yes, it’s all good. I dressed and went to the kitchen. The overnight oatmeal was done. I poured blueberries into a separate bowl and filled my coffee cup. I always say grace before my meals. Yes, thank you, God, it’s all good. Having you as a follower, more evidence that it’s all good. Man, I am feeling good at the moment.