Worry seems to be taking over the world. Politics, health, economy, climate, terror. It is easy to understand why we worry.
With that said, I do think worrying is a waste of time, energy and ultimately worry can rob us of our health, and well being. Here are my own thoughts on what you can do instead of spending your time on worry.
Prayer is the best answer I can give you. Many years ago, a friend of mine had little worry dolls. The idea behind these dolls were to tell your worries to the dolls before you went to bed, and sleep soundly. In lieu of worry dolls, I like a prayer stone.
What is a prayer stone you might ask? It can be anything. A stone from the beach, a rock in the garden, a crystal in your jewelry box. And how does a prayer stone work? It helps remind you to say a small prayer whenever a troublesome thought comes into your mind that you can not do anything about at that moment.
Whenever I find myself going to a worry state, I touch the stone and say a quick prayer. I spread out who are the recipients of my prayers. Our leaders, the animals, my neighbors, friends & family, our planet, myself. Who can't use a little help from the Divine? For the most part, my prayers are quick and informal.
I pray, please grant us the ability to see what binds us together more than we see what drives us apart. Please grant wisdom, compassion and love to all.
Today, pickup a stone, or a rock, or a crystal. Say a prayer. And each time you touch your stone say a prayer. Even if you aren't worrying. What the world needs now is all the prayers and love we can gather.
Peace, Love & Blessings.
With that said, I do think worrying is a waste of time, energy and ultimately worry can rob us of our health, and well being. Here are my own thoughts on what you can do instead of spending your time on worry.
Prayer is the best answer I can give you. Many years ago, a friend of mine had little worry dolls. The idea behind these dolls were to tell your worries to the dolls before you went to bed, and sleep soundly. In lieu of worry dolls, I like a prayer stone.
What is a prayer stone you might ask? It can be anything. A stone from the beach, a rock in the garden, a crystal in your jewelry box. And how does a prayer stone work? It helps remind you to say a small prayer whenever a troublesome thought comes into your mind that you can not do anything about at that moment.
Whenever I find myself going to a worry state, I touch the stone and say a quick prayer. I spread out who are the recipients of my prayers. Our leaders, the animals, my neighbors, friends & family, our planet, myself. Who can't use a little help from the Divine? For the most part, my prayers are quick and informal.
I pray, please grant us the ability to see what binds us together more than we see what drives us apart. Please grant wisdom, compassion and love to all.
Today, pickup a stone, or a rock, or a crystal. Say a prayer. And each time you touch your stone say a prayer. Even if you aren't worrying. What the world needs now is all the prayers and love we can gather.
Peace, Love & Blessings.