Anything to Worry About?
In the US on 4th July you are celebrating: here in the UK we have a General Election. On 5th July, the UK will be reeling from the results – whatever they are.
Many people are worried about the future. I found on my travels earlier this year that our friends in New Zealand and Australia have similar worries to us. Friends in the US and Canada say the same. Thousands of miles away, yet we face similar worries and threats.
Many writers and health practitioners over the years have given us tips on how to cope with worries. As a reader and writer, I would say: read a good book. And it’s true, isn’t it? If you get lost in a book, you’re in another world.
Of course, there are many other ways: keep busy, decide if it is worth worrying – can you directly influence the cause of the worry? If so, do something positive maybe. If not, what’s the point of worrying? Again do something positive. I haven’t a clue who wrote the hymn ‘Count Your Blessings’ but I do know that if we did, we would probably realize our lives are so much better than those of our ancestors.
So let’s not rage when the ‘wrong’ party forms the government or the ‘wrong’ person is elected President, or the world is creaking under our poor management in one way or another. Let’s create happy environments for those around us. If we all try, little by little, we can change the world for the better.
All I have to do now is follow my own advice.
If you have any tips, please do share them.
One person who found he was up to his ears in trouble is Chester. Chester manages to get through some horrendous situations but eventually he helps others on the way. As an investigative journalist, he’s come up against a crime gang. And when he gets to New Zealand, he finds life is not quite what he imagined and he narrowly misses… well, I’d better not give out any spoilers.
It's on a Kindle Countdown Deal from Thursday 27th June, through until 3rd July 2024. For 0.99 if you live in the UK or US, or not much more if you’re unable to get the deal. And, of course it is FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Immortality: This Is Probably a Novel
“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it’s going on when you don’t have the strength.” Napoleon Bonaparte said something similar and Theodore Roosevelt also has a claim. Or so I’ve read on Google. And oh boy am I glad someone invented Google – now there’s a blessing recently dropped on us.
Many people are worried about the future. I found on my travels earlier this year that our friends in New Zealand and Australia have similar worries to us. Friends in the US and Canada say the same. Thousands of miles away, yet we face similar worries and threats.
Many writers and health practitioners over the years have given us tips on how to cope with worries. As a reader and writer, I would say: read a good book. And it’s true, isn’t it? If you get lost in a book, you’re in another world.
Of course, there are many other ways: keep busy, decide if it is worth worrying – can you directly influence the cause of the worry? If so, do something positive maybe. If not, what’s the point of worrying? Again do something positive. I haven’t a clue who wrote the hymn ‘Count Your Blessings’ but I do know that if we did, we would probably realize our lives are so much better than those of our ancestors.
So let’s not rage when the ‘wrong’ party forms the government or the ‘wrong’ person is elected President, or the world is creaking under our poor management in one way or another. Let’s create happy environments for those around us. If we all try, little by little, we can change the world for the better.
All I have to do now is follow my own advice.
If you have any tips, please do share them.
One person who found he was up to his ears in trouble is Chester. Chester manages to get through some horrendous situations but eventually he helps others on the way. As an investigative journalist, he’s come up against a crime gang. And when he gets to New Zealand, he finds life is not quite what he imagined and he narrowly misses… well, I’d better not give out any spoilers.
It's on a Kindle Countdown Deal from Thursday 27th June, through until 3rd July 2024. For 0.99 if you live in the UK or US, or not much more if you’re unable to get the deal. And, of course it is FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Immortality: This Is Probably a Novel
“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it’s going on when you don’t have the strength.” Napoleon Bonaparte said something similar and Theodore Roosevelt also has a claim. Or so I’ve read on Google. And oh boy am I glad someone invented Google – now there’s a blessing recently dropped on us.
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Thank you, Robert. Yes faith is an anchor in these stormy seas.
I agree with your message, Anna. If everyone of us focused on making our loved ones a little more smiley and comfy- an entire world would start healing.. a snowball of a process :o)
Thanks Dr. Yes, a snowball rolling down a hill, gathering pace and substance as it goes. A good analogy.
I consider myself a man of faith (not a fanatic). I adhere to the principles of the Judeo-Christian beliefs and that is what gives me peace.
Happy writing.