Why worry?  When we worry, we are substituting this moment for one that may or may not happen in the future.  We are giving up what we have now, for the prospect of something undesirable happening sometime in the future.  Worry is a moment crusher, and can prevent you from living a happy, fulfilled life.

So let’s think for a moment about the causes of “worry.”  What causes you to fret over the possibility of an undesirable event happening in the future?  Yes, its human nature to have fears of the unknown.  However, what is the cause of your worry – if you are experiencing worry?

Often times when we begin to look at where things are now, we have fears associated with losing those “things,”  which may include loved ones, material things, financial stability, etc.  However, if you really think about it, isn’t that just a way of stealing the time that you have left?   Eventually, everything will be “lost” when you leave this physical world to return home.  Accepting that, can help you understand that there is no need to worry about losing anything.

Life is full of change.  That is one of the few “constants.”  Yes, your life will change.  Yes, at some point in time, every being on this planet will no longer be living in the physical world.  Every one of us!  That is a constant.  There is nothing we can do about it, nor should we.  That is part of the rules of nature – all living things will eventually die.   That is not morbid, it just is!

When we realize that we have limited time to walk in this body, we can begin to appreciate that time.  We can love those around us – today and always, for we realize that at some point, one of us will no longer be of this world.  We all get a lifetime in this body, which for some is shorter than others.  However, it’s all in perfect order.  The question is what are you going to do with the time that you have remaining?

When we worry about the future, we are giving up the present potential for happiness and joy, and replacing it with fear.   When we live a life of fear we are so afraid of losing what we have, that we give that fear energy.   And, as we have talked about much in the past, where you put your energy, is what you will receive.   So, doesn’t it make sense to place your energy in areas of your life that you would like to grow?

Today is a great day to watch yourself, and catch yourself worrying about the future.  When you see yourself worrying, take in the fear and let it pass through you.  Tell yourself that you are living in this moment, and unless you are being chased by a tiger in the jungle, you do not need to live this moment in fear!

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Life is full of challenges, and one of the biggest challenges is to let go of the past and the future, but to live in the “moment of now.”  When you catch yourself worrying about an uncertain future, turn to the present to find gratitude in this moment.  A state of gratitude can overcome fear!

Written, Thu, Jul 7, 2016, 8:18 – 8:29 AM MDT