Don't Worry, Be Happy... That Phrase Means More Than You Think!
How many times have you worried way too much about something that was going to happen in the future... and then, when it happens, it turns out all your worries were wrong?
If you are like me, your answer is, "hundreds or thousands."
On a recent walk with my five insane dogs, where they almost always get into some kind of crazy situation, I pondered upon why I still worry about anything... when every time I have ever worried in the past it has turned out to have been unnecessary and, in fact, far more stressful than the actual thing I was worrying about!
This dawned on me as I talked about how I waited nearly a year to try my first juice fast. I worried if I could do it? How could I do it? What would it be like?
Finally, one day, after a year of putting it off for the "perfect time" I realized on the very first day of the fast that it was something I needed to do... and it felt amazing.
I should have known... everything I've ever worried about turned out to have been for naught.
But, I did it again just before this video, worrying if I could do a 24 hour dry fast (no food nor water).
You can see how it turned out here:
What it led me to realize is that phrase, "Don't worry, be happy," is a lot more than just a happy song from the 80s. It is telling you exactly what you need to do to be happy.
Hint: Don't worry!
There is definite wisdom is being mindful of 'now' and not obsessing about the past or what 'might' happen in the future.
The irony of being present in the "now" is that it is necessary for a positive future.
Indeed but as long as you're not doing it with a view to attaining happiness somewhere down the line.
I like to think of it as the difference between looking at the world with both eyes wide open and taking in every single detail you can and looking at the world in your peripheral vision only.
You've still got your eyes wide open but you take in so much less because your focus is in the wrong place.
This may sound crazy but there really NEVER is a future. There is only using the present to relive the past or right NOW, which the only reality. The future is well, always NOW. This is hard to realize sometimes.
Indeed but a delicious mind...bender into absolute knowingness it is so and all there is to do is giggle with the feeling
Lol, getting into bitcoin has made my worries worse. I keep thinking about cryptocurrency prices and I constantly check the market! I think I need rehab.. ;)
try Bitconnect and let your investment work for you. https://bitconnect.co/?ref=paquito2 I invested 2k and get about $30 a day and ill get my original 2k back in 6 month plus the interest build. Mean while i use those earnings to buy steem. Better then genesis mining. Just an option.
You are not the only one. I'm 2 weeks in now and it has become somewhat of an addiction. Let's just call it a hobby.... :-P
I feel that when you catch ypurself unconsciously worrying, the realisaton allows you the conscious choice to re direct your mind. Catching the crappy thoughts as they humanly arise and gently choosing a brighter option. Your dog is not stupid, she is just reflecting the part of you that has wandred off from your topic and focus and has to be called back into your pack of personalities to remember where you are...a human condition.....Jeff I suggest for you try a dry fast from your current life...bit coin and all....wild woods....noooooo reception or contact.....Love your work....keeping an eye out for you...Lisa from South Africa
Jeff is on two accounts...smart man :)
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I noticed that too, this one seems to be the one where he posts like personal vlogs and the other one is more about business.
Actually he has one account for his show on youtube and this is his personal account !!
Realised too. Haha yes.
You're absolutely right. It's too long video, though.
This reminds me of a Mao Zedong Quote. If anyone had a reason to worry it was him.
"It's always darkest before it becomes totally black"
Things always look worse when we project into the future. Sometimes problems even go away by ignoring them as the circumstances that provide context for the problem change.
The classic has to be asking a girl on a date, only to find she wondered what took you so long !
lol, true bro.
This is true. Dwelling on the past can hinder your outcome in the future. I'm still finding the best way to implement this in my life, but it can be tough being human and all lol luckily we have a great place like Steemit to vent about things like this :p thanks for sharing Jeff! Love your @dollarvigilante page as well!
I like Wayne Dyers message that there is no point in looking at the wake while you are steering the ship forward, you have no control over the past or the future so may aswell enjoy the illusion of the present. Catch the thoughts that come up about the past and insist to your self to think of pink dolphins and gratitude for everything you can and the bad thoughts vaporise...its a choice in each moment not to be taken personally xx
Wow beautifully said ^_^ thank you for the kind wisdom.
Worrying too much only creates stress, anxiety and this will slowly kill you. Let's smile more and forget the problems. Good reflection.
The future will bring you worries, the past will bring you regrets, the present will bring you life. Enjoy the moment!