"Matters most"
Have delinquent bills ever been the root of your stresses? Ever felt like pulling your hair out because your job was super hectic? Have you ever lost sleep wondering if your significant other would recover from your latest disagreement? Ever worked yourself into a lather wondering if the new guy you met last week at Wholefoods would eventually call? It seems we often place so much unnecessary strain on ourselves worrying over issues that are often unworthy of such burden. There are so many other, more important issues that we could devote our energy toward. For example, wouldn't it be an injustice if I devoted excess energy worrying about whether I'll ever be as wealthy as I'd like to be when I could channel that same energy to ensure that I instill positive values and morals in my son? Why should I exert more energy trying to impress the pretty girl at work than trying to do right by my own Mother? There was a time in my life when I struggled with trying to please everyone. I sought validation in others. I thought it was cool to be liked by everyone. I thank God for delivering me from that place of mental captivity. I now realize that I neither need nor desire to be on your "good side". Truth be told, there were a whole lot of folk along the way who I realized I never really liked anyway. In my opinion, family should be the cornerstone of life. That is what really matters to me. If you are constantly stressing over unworthy issues, today is as ideal a time as any to begin redirecting your energy toward those things that matter most. Be blessed.
Corey R.
1 comment:
Ah, C-Luv, I was starting to worry for a minute - your last few posts had been missing the mark for me. This is right back on track and so true. And sometimes, just sometimes, your family may not like you - but as long as you do what's right, you're all good... :)
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