InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
July 7-8-9, 2023
The focus for today (and the weekend) is:
Rather than worry, I prepare myself mentally and materially
which helps me let go of worry.
Today's inspiration was written by Richard Carlson:
Many of us worry about some big things that are yet to come or might never come. We worry about finances, natural disasters, emergencies, terrorism and acts of war, health, aging, illness, death, and catastrophes, among other things.
Some things we have a capacity to prepare for, at least to a small degree. Other things, of course, are totally beyond our control. I'm not suggesting here that preparing yourself means being paranoid, but rather that preparing yourself mentally and materially helps eliminate some of the obstacles that get in the way of letting go.
When we prepare ourselves for certain calamities, we give ourselves a better chance of feeling secure, maintaining a sense of peace, making it through safely, and hopefully letting go of our worry.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Worried About Something? Prepare, Eliminate Obstacles, and Then Let Go
Written by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of preparing yourself mentally and materially to help you let go of worry (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: There is a translated Arabic saying: "Trust in God, but tie your camel too" though Arabic sources write it as "Tie your camel, and trust in God" (or Allah). In other words, do what you can do to ensure your well-being and safety, and also trust in the Universe (aka many other names) to protect you, or to "have your back".
Our focus for today: Rather than worry, I prepare myself mentally and materially which helps me let go of worry
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What About the Big Stuff?: Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High
by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
With more than 21 million copies in print, Richard Carlson's bestselling Don't Sweat series has shown countless families, lovers, and professionals how not to sweat the small stuff. In this groundbreaking book, Carlson tackles the difficult issues--from illness, death, injury, and aging, to alcoholism, divorce, and financial pressures--with his trademark and eminently helpful advice.What About the Big Stuff? will help anyone feel better able to deal with life's twists and turns by offering warm, reassuring guidance
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About the Author
RICHARD CARLSON is the bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work; Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens; and Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men, among many other titles. Richard passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2006. For more info on Richard's writings and work, visit the Don't Sweat website at www.dontsweat.com.
