The following quote is displayed on the wall of a friend’s office: “I know worry works because nothing I worry about ever happens.”
Due to the fact that I worry a great deal, and about the most inconsequential of things, I believe that I must be a big believer. Naturally, I am concerned about the most important things, such as my health, my relationships, and my finances. Having said that, I am also prone to worrying about anything and everything that comes into my attention.
Because I spend a significant amount of time worrying, I have made the decision to embrace it by doing a personal study project. Perhaps you might be interested in coming along with me.
Here are two potential paths that I am studying:
1) I have a habit of catching myself when I do it. “Hey, I’m worrying again.” I recently went for a swim in the morning, and throughout the course of one lap, I found myself panicking ten times! I’m not joking around. It is only on the very few occasions that I am free from any concerns that I come upon something. I have realized that worrying is a mental habit that I have developed. I am capable of altering my routines; I have done so in the past. There is a chance.
2) The second strategy that I do is to work on my presence. I mean to put an end to my thoughts by saying this. The participants in my classes are given the opportunity to practice centering by ringing a bell. The longer we remain silent, the longer we are able to hear the bell. The moment when we all listen to each other until the ring is hardly heard and eventually becomes nothing more than a memory is a beautiful one. I cherish the brief span of silence that I have before my thoughts begin to re-engage. There is only the present moment; neither the past nor the future exist. There are no ideas that are worrisome; there are neither. Due to the fact that it is a tranquil location, I make the most of the moment. The connection to something that is more important than my concerns is something I want to strengthen.
3) When I told my close friend Rosie about my worry project, she shared with me her strategy, which involved doing one of three things: deciding to address the problem at that moment; if you are unable to do anything about it at the moment, giving yourself some time to address it later; or deciding that the problem is not important and letting it go. To put it another way, you should either take action on it, file it away, or throw it away.
In conclusion, singing is one of Rosie’s favorite ways to alleviate stress, and it is also one of mine. You should establish a connection with yourself, your creative side, and the area where everything is truly okay.
When it comes to modifying our habits, awareness and acceptance are the keys to success. Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido and the one who referred to it as the Art of Peace, advised that we “always practice the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.” It’s possible that the research project I’m working on about anxiety will assist me in lighting up, smiling, and living each day in such a manner.
Should you be concerned? Take a break from your thoughts for a second. Take in the sounds that are occurring around you, pay attention, and be fully present in this crucial time. And grin like there’s no cause to do so. That might turn out to be the most compelling argument of all.
