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Today's
quotation:
A man ninety years old was asked to what he
attributed his
longevity. I
reckon, he said, with a twinkle in his eye, its
because most
nights I went to bed and slept when I should
have sat up and
worried.
Dorothea Kent
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Today's
Meditation:
I
can't tell you how many times I wish that I had gone to
bed and slept rather than worried. My mind can
create so many problems for itself that I've often found
myself worrying about little things that really didn't
matter to anyone at all--not to me, and not to anyone
else.
As
I grow older, fortunately, I find that it's much easier
not to worry about things. In fact, these days I
tend to annoy other people because I don't worry about
things that they think I should be worrying about.
But I know that life takes care of itself and it takes
care of us, and we really have no need to worry.
Besides, I can worry all I want and I still won't change a
single thing about a situation.
It's
nice to be able to go to bed with a clear mind, even if
there are things in life that are trying to demand my
attention and concern. It's taken me a long time to
learn to say to myself, "I'll deal with that
tomorrow, and it will wait." Now that I know
how to do so, though, my life is much, much easier and
much more pleasant.
It's
a great goal to have--seeing things for what they are and
not allowing worry to cloud our minds or our
judgment. Worry is a result of fear, and we can't
let fear rule our lives if we're going to live happy,
fulfilling lives. Go to bed, clear your mind, and
sleep very, very well.
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