Things you wish you could say

[Sally PB]

A friend of mine just retired. Yesterday was her last day. I was hoping she would feel some... release? of stress and worry going away. Maybe eventually she will. Maybe when she gets more sleep and rest on a regular basis. She is a self confessed worrier.

In her own words, Worry is a Sin, as it means she is not trusting God, and God has a plan for her. But she (thinks she) can not let go of her worry.

(I find this to be a poor sign of her faith, but that's another topic and I will not be discussing that with her any time soon.)

I have read that people (individuals) are as happy as they make their mind up to be. There are people who have lots of problems I don't have (physical disabilities, for instance), and they are happy people.

My MIL was a master worrier. If there wasn't something to worry about, she would find one. She was a bitter, unhappy person at the end of her life, I think. For much of her life, actually.

 

[BDutch]

Treating others as you wish to be treated is The Golden Rule. A rule everyone should try to live by

People are all different.

Some people like to be helped mainly for company. Others need help, because they cant do things without. Physic help or mental help. Doing things they need another hand for.

Some people don’t want help because they feel they need to pay back later. Some people are not grateful if they get help and others are very grateful.

If you like to help is a good thing to know the other persons needs and character before giving too much to the wrong person.

 

[Nabiki]

A friend of mine just retired. Yesterday was her last day. I was hoping she would feel some... release? of stress and worry going away. Maybe eventually she will. Maybe when she gets more sleep and rest on a regular basis. She is a self confessed worrier.

In her own words, Worry is a Sin, as it means she is not trusting God, and God has a plan for her. But she (thinks she) can not let go of her worry.

(I find this to be a poor sign of her faith, but that's another topic and I will not be discussing that with her any time soon.)

I have read that people (individuals) are as happy as they make their mind up to be. There are people who have lots of problems I don't have (physical disabilities, for instance), and they are happy people.

My MIL was a master worrier. If there wasn't something to worry about, she would find one. She was a bitter, unhappy person at the end of her life, I think. For much of her life, actually.

I have found that I am much happier by being grateful for what I have rather than worrying about what I don't.

 

[tripletfeb]

A friend of mine just retired. Yesterday was her last day. I was hoping she would feel some... release? of stress and worry going away. Maybe eventually she will. Maybe when she gets more sleep and rest on a regular basis. She is a self confessed worrier.

In her own words, Worry is a Sin, as it means she is not trusting God, and God has a plan for her. But she (thinks she) can not let go of her worry.

(I find this to be a poor sign of her faith, but that's another topic and I will not be discussing that with her any time soon.)

I have read that people (individuals) are as happy as they make their mind up to be. There are people who have lots of problems I don't have (physical disabilities, for instance), and they are happy people.

My MIL was a master worrier. If there wasn't something to worry about, she would find one. She was a bitter, unhappy person at the end of her life, I think. For much of her life, actually.

I think it's human nature to worry though. If we didn't, we could get into all sorts of trouble. For instance, I worry for my son. I know God is in control but I'm still allowed to worry about him. And I worry about the state of the world right now. I feel that we are going in the completely wrong direction. It's one reason why I'm a prepper. If I didn't worry and prep, my family could be in a whole lot of trouble if WWIII were to start. God is in control but He also gave us brains to know when to worry and when not to

 

[Sally PB]

I have found that I am much happier by being grateful for what I have rather than worrying about what I don't.

Very, very true!

I try to live by: Do the best you can, with what you have, where you are.

When I learn better (information, ways of doing things, etc.), I try to do better.

Another maxim I found very helpful: Self discipline is deciding what you want.

Do I want the healthiest body I can have? Resounding YES! Suddenly the chocolate (or whatever) isn't as appealing. And the time on the elliptical isn't as onerous.

 

[Kay-T-Hammer]

I wish I could say: Please do not punch my mac and cheese! But if I say it, it will draw attention to the fact that my food is unattended.

 

[Amer]

Judges aren't counting the points on the comb while judging a bird, unless they are picking show champion. Newbies do. Judges are looking at type.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Your questions are stupid and ridiculous.

 

[Ponypoor]

Treating others as you wish to be treated is The Golden Rule. A rule everyone should try to live by

So wait, you don't help others until they help you? What if whatever they need help with is more "important"(for lack of a better word) than what you need help with? And what if they had that same attitude, of not helping you until you help them? Helping someone out, reasonably, when they ask is just the nice thing to do. And believe me, triple threat is not a doormat. But I do try to be nice and helpful. Doesn't hurt me one bit and might just make someone else's day a little bit better

Ah but you are interpreted what I said as dealing with everyone the same way. I only now do this for those who take advantage of my inability to say no. Those who help me get all my help on return

Wish I could say everyone reciprocates but alas there are those who do not.

 

[Ponypoor]

I have found that I am much happier by being grateful for what I have rather than worrying about what I don't.

This is true