The intensity and pace of
everyday living in both urban and suburban centers is enough to make anyone
feel fretful. With electronic devices jangling/buzzing/reminding and alarming
too often, people everywhere are bombarded with “To Do” notifications.
I had occasion to ride on the
subway in Toronto recently and felt intrigued by the apparent absence of
self-consciousness. Years ago people tucked their elbows into their sides
closely so as not to infringe on the seat space of the person sitting next to
them; others kept their eyes averted from sizing up a fellow passenger. The
screech of the railcars was noise a-plenty.
Today there are cell phone
conversations everywhere, gesticulations such as arm waving or jutting digits,
and without regard to fellow passengers. I think most people are nearly
overwhelmed – which brings me to the Worry-Worts whose minds and hearts are
full to overflowing with fussing about too many things they have not a whit of
control over!
If we can fix it, ok to fret
a bit perhaps. If we can’t change it, improve it, solve it or otherwise alter a
situation or circumstance, saving our energy for more worthy topics is a wiser
choice. Cuticle picking, nail tearing, hair twirling, hand wringing , lip
chewing, inner-cheek gnawing, zit squeezing and other common manifestations of
edginess would be more infrequent if worriers didn’t worry so!
We need to chill out and find
some inner balance! Even REALTORS®!
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