Worry

Why do I worry? I admit to worrying over certain details of daily life. I have been able to catch myself doing this as a result of my practice. Usually I become aware of worrying during my daily meditation period. I then work at putting the worry aside in favor of positive thought and action.

I am mortal. I do not have to worry about anything I am going through lasting forever. This thought encourages me in the darkest times. Nothing I do is really monumental. Even the deeds and pronouncements of great human beings fade with time. My narcissism makes my life seem too important, too serious. Putting aside my narcissism for the perspective of one simple life in a vast Universe helps me overcome my anxiety and worry. 

Keeping my feet on the ground and my head on my shoulders keeps worry at bay. If I focus my mind on what is truly important in my daily life, worry often evaporates. Relinquishing illusions of control outside my own mind and body helps me. Being fully mortal and vulnerable releases me from worrying about those things which are out of my control. This frees me to focus on those things which are in my control to live a better life.