life balance Archives - CONSIDER THIS Radio Show with Annette Petrick

Backstory

Decisions, decisions. Many of our friends seem to be facing a fork in the road. They are furiously weighing pros and cons as they try to decide – what next. In sympathy, this story was written.

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Balancing Mind and Body – #710

As we move along in life, there are changes to accept. They require a balancing of the images of the mind, with the desires and realities of the body.

The mind can image our standing atop the highest mountain; the knees may not support the climb. The mind may create passionate and romantic interludes; the body may want to take a nap.

A good part of the enjoyment of life in all its stages Is a balance between mind and body. Your vitality probably just needs a little moderation. The hike upward; only with rest stops. But oh the glory of the flag whipping in the wind once you get to the top!

Whether you’ll conquer your mountain in the clouds . . . on the Internet . . . in the kitchen or in the check book, balance mind and body and go for it!

P.S.

As you age, the balance of your life needs to include time to provide support – for friends and relatives who get injured or sick, or for yourself or your spouse. Leave room to be there when someone needs you. It’s not if, it’s when.

[Show #710]

Backstory

The lady next to me was wringing her hands. She had a “woe-is-me” look on her face and was obviously troubled. When she began sharing her problems, most seemed fixable or at least not worth drama. The interaction inspired these suggestions

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Worry – #196

Why is it that some people seem laden down with worry, and others just smile right through the potential calamity?

If you read the newspaper or watch television these days, you can be overcome by news of what has already gone wrong, what’s at risk of going wrong or what has the potential to bring us harm and doom.

Meanwhile, if you look around you, chances are that very few of those cataclysmic potentials have actually affected you. Your home has not been foreclosed. You have not lost your job. Your teenagers actually love you and hold their own.

So how do we balance reasonable adult concern with worrying ourselves to pieces?

Ask yourself, “What is the worst that can happen?” Figure out how you would deal with that happening. Then move back into the world of here and now.

Don’t fuss about trifles. Keep yourself busy. Go smell the roses.

And if your yard has dandelions instead of roses, go out and pick some. Gather a bouquet and consider them Mother Nature’s gift to you for not worrying today.

P.S.

Pollyanna wasn’t the author of this show. It was a mature woman, me, who has experienced enough of life to preach the futility of worry. Better to make a list, create some realistic goals and set out to fix whatever has been haunting you.

[Show #196]