A couple of weeks ago I made a pledge to myself to stop worrying.. .. about all sorts of stuff… but mostly about what I want to be when I grow up.. And.. I must admit.. <snap> it didn’t work. As much as I would try and practice mindfulness to turn off the worrying voice.. it still would creep back in and take me somewhere <snap> or somewhen <snap> (why isn’t somewhen a word ?) else.. when I should be here and now.
So.. now I have a different strategy.. it’s a little goofy I know.. but it seems to be working.. I’m wearing a rubber band on my wrist.. and when that monkey mind starts going.. I give it a vigorous snap <snap> or 2.. or generally 3.. And tell myself to let go of the worry. I’ve seen peoeple resort to mechanisms like this to give up smoking, or over eating.. <snap> .. but never worrying.. <snap>
But it <snap> seems to be working <snap, snap, snap> ..
at least a little
Nite all, nite Sam
-me
Hmm, inflicting pain to get your mind thinking about other things. Hope it works out for you, I’ve been reading your blogs and I must say, your quite the fellow. I look forward to reading future blogs. Take care.