Don't let worry steal your joy

Ever find yourself in the dumps and can't really put your finger on why? I mean, I think life is full of ebbs and flows, ups and downs. But, usually, we can know why we are happy and why we are not. But, on occasions, I find myself in a somber mood, and I really don't know why.

Maybe it is the weather. I am affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. When it turns cold and gloomy and drizzly, I have a tendency to get more somber and melancholy. We are an outside family. So, when we can't be outside, everyone seems in a less than upbeat mood. Not always, but sometimes.

Of course, sometimes, our moods are affected by what's on our minds, what we are thinking about. There is no doubt that worry will usually put me in a sour mood. The really sad part about that is that worry has NEVER fixed anything. NEVER. We can worry about some of the most trivial stuff that will never amount to a hill of beans and allow that worry to steal the joy of some of the most precious times.

Today's word is a "quote" I came across some time ago and can't really remember where. But, it says, "Worrying won't stop bad stuff from happening, it just stops you from enjoying the good."

I think this quote is spot on and helps to remind me that being all wrapped up in my worries and concerns may cause me to miss some of the most precious moments I could ever enjoy. I don't want to miss a single smile or laugh from my wife or kids or loved-ones. I want to share in their joys, and the joys of those I work with and fellowship with. Bad things are going to happen, they just do. But don't let worrying about those things keep you from enjoying the many blessings surrounding you everyday. Don't let worry steal your joy.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T