@bethvogt
I’m keeping today’s post straightforward.
As I write these words, tallies are coming in for the 2020 U.S. presidential election. I have no idea what news tomorrow will bring — about the election or anything else I’m concerned about, for that matter. And I do have other things I’m worried about. I know a lot of people are anxious about this election. About COVID-19. And about so many other issues in their lives.
Anxiety is a common theme these days.
I searched for quotes to help us reset our minds when worry and fear press in.
“Anxiety’s like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far.”
Jodi Picoult (1966-), American writer
“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”
Dan Millman (1946-), American author
“People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.”
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish playwright
“Every moment is a fresh beginning.”
T.S. Eliot (1888-1965), American-British poet
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
Mother Teresa (1910-1997), founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity
“When thinking about life, remember that no amount of guilt can change the past. No amount of anxiety can change the future.”
Unknown
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest taken between two deep breaths.”
Etty Hillesum (1914-1943), Dutch author
What quotes help you when you’re anxious?
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The streets are filled with protest
as the shouts go ’round and ’round,
but when a tree falls in the forest
does it really make a sound?
COVID takes somebody dear,
and it seems we’ve been caught napping,
but can anybody hear
the sound of one hand when it’s clapping?
This weary presidential race
won’t be decided in the morn;
but what was your orig’nal face
just before you had been born?
Issues passing in the night;
eternal questions burning bright.
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Andrew: I hear you, my friend. I hear you. For me, my hope and confidence isn’t in a politician. It can’t be. Politicians come and go. My hope rests on something (something) eternal and solid.
Beth, what great quotes these are. When I am feeling anxious, I remind myself to breathe deep (loved that quote about two deep breaths), and my mind tends to go toward Philippians 4:6-7—”Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, through prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, submit your requests to God. And the peace of God that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” This may not be word for word, but it’s close. 🙂
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Jeanne: It’s amazing how just stopping and checking our breathing, changing our breathing, can lower our anxiety. And yes, Scripture is a go-to for me, also. Isaiah 26:3 is an anchor verse.
Nice post and I like the first two quotes especially. Yes, good advice. So much of facing life and anxiety is a choice. I learned long ago I’d rather be an optimist than a pessimist, even if I was wrong sometimes 🙂
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Dee: You are clearly an optimist, because your actions and words bring hope to others.
trying to not borrow trouble with worrying about things which I cannot change.
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Good truth there, Denise.
Beth:
Enjoyed your posts. I also liked what you have written about being kind. Kindness is so necessary everyday. It seems that we have forgotten there is anyone else around except us, I see rudeness everywhere I go and it makes me sad. I hope we will all stop and remember the other person is special and a kind word or deed can be very important.
My husband and I were traveling last week and stopped early at a fast food restaurant and the attendant was very grumpy, no smile or good morning. MY precious husband asked her how she was doing and how her day was going, she had a smile from that time until our order was complete and even told us to have a safe trip! She saw someone saw her and cared, she wasn’t just someone filling an order. It takes so little effort to be kind.
May your day be blessed!
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Beverly: Thank you so much for sharing your story and showing how a simple act of kindness — asking someone about their day — can put a smile on their face.