Among Friends

[Solar Is My Name]

On social media the other day I saw the question: "WHAT IS YOUR WORRYING PROTECTING YOU FROM?"

For me that was an insightful, probing question.

For me, I saw that I've been thinking that worrying was protecting me from disappointment.

NOW, I've begun to see that sometimes activities, vacations, relationships disappoint, but not to have experiences can prevent me from having FUN. I simpy have to accept the human adventure that we rarely know if something will disappoint or be fulfilling.

To come to the mature conclusion that there is always potential for happiness or sadness/anger/fear, but to go ahead and ENGAGE in life anyway, is the way I want to align myself.

SO, what is YOUR answer to the question: WHAT IS YOUR WORRYING PROTECTING YOU FROM?"

-Solar 

 

[ThinkingOutLoud]

Worrying is pointless.

[Etoile308]

I think it's a nonsensical question.

[kitcat51]

Worrying doesn't protect you from anything & I don't need to be protected from reality....I do worry about what's happening in this country & worldwide.  I'm ashamed of the future I'll leave behind for my children, grandchildren & future generations....I had no part in enabling this madness but that doesn't change a d*** thing.

[teganslaw]

Worrying doesn't protect you from anything. Also, why feel ashamed about the future if you had no part enabling what happened? Just unnecessary guilt that helps no one. I don't think about things like that, just am getting through each day at a time. I don't have room to be shameful of something I had no part in. 

[LindaSal]

@kitcat51 ITA.

[phoenixbrd]

@kitcat51   same here....

[GenXmuse]

Although worry doesn't run my life, I think, for me, I have the belief at times, it protects me from getting caught off guard and ill-prepared. 

[Love my grandkids]

@Solar Is My Name The question makes me think that person has waaaaay to much time on their hands. Makes no sense. To. Me.

[SandySparkles]

Hmmm... Worrying is not protecting me, but is somewhat PREVENTING me; at times; from a stable balance of inner peace.😐

This has been the MOST medically and emotionally challenging, turbulent year of my entire life!!! Through diligent prayer, meditation, and introspection, I am beginning to reclaim that stability. So worry is not protecting me; FAITH is.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖