Worrying Energy

I find myself worrying now and again - about things which may not even happen! 

Apparently the stats are that 40% of the things we worry about are things that havn't even happened and have no reason to. 20% is about things which have already happened and which we can't do anything about. Not sure about the rest of the stats..

Mine are definitely based around that which COULD happen - but may not.

Trying to keep myself accountable to NOT doing that....it takes up too much mental energy - robs you of full joy that I might otherwise experience if I CHOSE not to worry about what might NEVER happen.

A wise person recently told me, that no matte what comes up in life, you can deal with it when it happens. That God will provide the strength and people and whatever it is we need to get through that time in our lives - so there is really no need to worry about what might never happen - and instead of worrying about it when it does happen - pray about it, talk about it and trust that yea.....God will provide us with what we need to get through it. 

So, I'm attempting to put that into practice. It's not a regular thing, just occasionally my mind decides to think up random things which could happen in the distant or not so distant future, regarding myself and/or the people I love very very much. Remembering, that no matter what life throws at me, life IS temporary, therefore, pain is temporary. Helpful to know that here our days are numbered, but a sweet sweet eternity is waiting.

May as well spend as minimal time as possible on worrying - since not one positive thing (that I can think of) comes from it. Whatever happens....God will provide what we need to get through it...when/if it happens. 

Worry Shmorry.

;)

Reunion

I just wrote a massive post - mufussa sized.....and then deleted it all....because I realized....all that needed to be said was....


"I think it's time to be reunited with RAW".


The end.

Vulnerability

(Pre-Note: I might sound like a 'Anthony Robbins' in this post, ha - not intended to, I've just written this directly after watching a 20min video on Vulnerability from some lady in some other country..somewhere...) :D


Vulnerability is hard - do it anyway - practice it and make it your way of living.


Instead of looking for or expecting perfection in people - our friends, families, children, partners, parents....maybe what we should be saying/understanding is....


You are imperfect;
You are wired for struggle;
But YOU ARE worthy of love and belonging.


Let yourself be seen. Deeply Seen. Vulnerably Seen.
Love with your whole hearts - even though there is no guarantee. 


What does vulnerability look like or what makes people feel vulnerable?


Having the willingness to say "I Love You'' first....
Having the willingness to do something, where there are no guarantees.
The willingness to breathe through the time you have to wait for a medical result
The willingness to invest in a relationship that may or may not work out
Having to ask someone for help - with anything
Initiating sex with your marriage partner
A boss firing someone or making someone redundant/Being fired or made redundant
Admitting a struggle/addiction
A willingness to try something new
Asking someone out/Being turned down
Doing something whether it's applying for a job, pursuing an interest, etc...even though you know you may not/will not be the best, but you will be YOUR best
Taking that first step


Vulnerability can look like a million different things in a million different ways. 


Vulnerability is defined as being susceptible, open to or capable of criticism and/or moral attack or being wounded/hurt. This can be on so many levels.


I think a life of being vulnerable allows us to really feel, both ends of the 'feelings' spectrum....but the joy and freedom that comes with vulnerability is worth the risk of what COULD happen.


So, say I love you first.
Reach out for that hand.
Ask for help.
Admit to that struggle/addiction/fear/insecurity you have and have been battling on your own.
Apply for that job.
Pursue that interest.
Initiate.
Love with your WHOLE hearts.
Be honest/genuine about who you REALLY are. 
Vulnerability allows you to do these things to full capacity.


Just you, is enough. Just you, is imperfect - like every single other person in this world.
Just you, is wired for struggle.
Just you, is worthy of being loved and belonging.

Song of My Week

Dig it in a big way...