Positive Living – Release Worry

Worry, worry, worry… Why do we give so much attention to this negative pastime?

Why do we take such great pains to inflict this preoccupation upon ourselves? I believe that it is just one of the basic emotions in our human experience here on planet Earth — we tend to be worriers. And if our parents worry a great deal, they pass along that teaching to us.

One of the foundation concepts of Reiki is learning and living the precepts, which are principles to help us live more balanced, joyful lives. One of these principles is “For today only do not worry.” Which urges us to release the stress of worrying in the now moment. And no, it does not mean that it is okay to worry tomorrow either. And you don’t have to be Reiki-trained to embrace this concept.

The statement just asks us to focus on being present — in a physical, emotional and spiritual way — and give our attention solely to the the moment as we are on our quest for emotional peacefulness.

Worry is a most wasteful human practice, but it takes inner work to lessen our focus on it and be in a more confident place of serenity.

[However, we can acknowledge that even for a very “positive” person, sometimes the present moment does not seem so filled with blessings, but might feel downright challenging or painful. If that is your reality and you are in a truly “dark” space at this place in time, then you still should be present and move through the moment. Have compassion and understanding for yourself without becoming a victim to a prolonged negative mindset. Be in the moment gently and know that moment will pass. Be open to all healing and possibilities that can flow in.]

When we dissect the concept of worry, what do we find? Worrying about things that have already happened will not change them. Of course, worrying about the past often walks hand in hand with the concept of regret. Most everyone has a heavy baggage of regret about different aspects of our past. But we need to let it go, a step at a time and as best as possible. Being consumed by regret is detrimental to our well being.

And worrying about the past leaves us so unproductive in the present.

Worrying about the future may leave our thoughts fragmented and distracted from enjoying our present moment. However, the future is something that we can move into with greater ease, if we choose to look at the road that lies before us as one of positive opportunity. From a practical aspect, yes, formulate plans and goals to achieve what you wish to manifest and experience. But do not worry yourself into the future!

So begin to unravel that stressful thought pattern of worry. The very first step is to become aware of it. I was born into a family of worriers. Even my childhood experience was one modeled on a great deal of worrying.

It took intense shifting and coming into the holistic healing field to really awaken to the significant understanding that worry does not help anything! And worrying can’t change anything. The only thing worry can do is leave us stressed, upset, depressed and the like.

It takes strong concentrated work to let go of the habit of worrying and to pay more mindful attention to the NOW moment.

Of course, it is nearly impossible to stop worrying 100%. But if you reduce your worry time, you will be happier for it and more tranquil in general.

So do make the effort. Affirmation thinking can be very helpful for this inner work. And in your heart, be that illuminated child of the Universe, tap in to the Divine spark within and appreciate the gift we call LIFE…

Affirmations:

• I focus on the now movement, knowing that all is well in my life.
• I give my attention to positive aspects of my reality and take time to feel all the blessings that surround me.
• My well-being is influenced by my thoughts — so I choose joyful, peaceful ones!