Out Of Our Hands

"I don't see what is to be gained by worrying. I do the best job I possibly can, and leave the results in the laps of the gods." - J.C. Penney

It's A Small World

"Obviously, circumstances alone do not make us happy or unhappy. It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings. Someone said that the kingdom of heaven is within you. That is where the kingdom of hell is, too." - Dale Carnegie

Relaxation And Recreation

"The most relaxing recreating forces are a healthy faith, sleep, music and laughter. Have faith - learn to sleep well - love good music - see the funny side of life - and health and happiness will be yours." - Anonymous

Three Steps To Worryshoot

1. Analyze the situation fearlessly and honestly and figure out the worst that could possibly happen as a result of this failure.

2. After figuring out the worst that could possibly happen, accept it, if necessary.

3. Calmly devote time and energy to trying to improve upon the worst which has been accepted mentally.

Call Waiting

"My life has been full of terrible misfortunes most of which never happened." - Montaigne

I had a message from an insurance agent on my voice mail when I arrived at work this morning. The agent's making a request that will be a challenge to satisfy, and deals with a subject that I'm only modestly well-versed in. I spent a little time playing out different possible routes the call might take, with some worry about reaching a point where I'd be without answers. Then I said, What the heck? I'm just going to call her, and if I hit a bald patch say "I don't know, but I'll get you what you need."

Stay tuned... she wasn't in and I left a message. So I have all night to worry about how it might go when she calls. And I choose not to worry. As long as I'm optimistic, things will be fine. Meanwhile, I choose to enjoy the moment.