Hello to all! Today, September 1, 2012 where I am writing from at my location in Northern Indiana we are preparing for what I can remember being the longest stretch of rain fore casted in quite some time!
I welcome you all to my blog spot. Not limited to but including the following I believe in making wise choices, learning from our mistakes and taking responsibility for our health and well being as large perspective beliefs and advice. These concepts have helped in leading me away from my biggest fault; Worry! Being a worrier in the past let me loose parts of my life. My life was being wasted by me jumping to conclusions and formulating scenarios with all aspects of my life.
So here I am now.
As I look at the words I compose, I have a hard time picking which of these are the most important. I list wise choices first I because some time ago I stumbled across the power of choice from an author named John Newman. It was his teachings that led me to my other beliefs.
I came across Newman's book, How to Stay Cool and Calm and Collected When the Pressure Is On A Stress-Control Plan for Business People during a panicked search of our library for the truth of what I was supposed to be doing in life. Within the pages of this book, Newman taught me that I had a choice with everything I do. Wow...what a concept I learned! As simple as it sounds, I believe by exercising the power of choice holds a strong partial truth that can bring us to having a great inner life. See for yourself. If your library has it, have a look at the book, at the concepts explained and let me know what you think.
So it was with learning I had a choice to move on or be miserable that has lead me to being happier on the road that brings me to this day. That road was long and is far from the end. I look forward to the choices I get to make on this road that is leading me to an even prouder, happier state.
Reflecting on the relaxation technique provided for us was an effective way to remove any ill thoughts we were having and to concentrate on ourselves. Long before I found Newman's directing words, I had a friend that taught me a similar technique to unwind and fall asleep. It was similar because of it making us focus on our limbs, toes and nose to begin with. We were to lay still, close our eyes and picture in our minds and try and mentally feel the tips of our toes. Then from there do the same with the fingers, the tip of your nose and so on. Before you know it your asleep! Mentally rerouting blood flow to tense muscles during the autogenic relaxation technique can equally be used to relax and fall asleep I think!
No Worries... Ron
Hi Ron! Thanks so much for your post. I certainly appreciate your outlook. I have one thought about worry though. I am much the worrier, but I don't feel it in a stressful way. I do think of various scenarios that could happen, but I believe them to be rational, especially since I have seen the ICU several times in my life. However, the scenario comes to mind, and within minutes I find a solution or an evacuation plan, and the worry recedes. Of course, someone who worries without resolution would certainly suffer. I prefer to call myself proactive. I don't have an underground bunker or several months of food supply on hand. However, I do have a few blankets, some easily stored food, and a few gallons of drinking water in the basement in case the tornado comes our way.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy for you that you found the reason and the way to become a happier and healthier person. By the way, I say "No worries," all the time, and people look at me weird. I live in Indiana too. I wish you all the best on your path.
Laura
ReplyDeleteHello Ron, It's a pleasure meeting you as well. Yes,I actually started off working for GNC for about 4 years in sales and always had top sales for the company. But,I certainly advise for people to just order supplements online. I continue to keep in contact with various supplement companies in which I hope to pursue to work with a large supplement company. I've just been offered a chance to write for a companies forum board. So,I just hope for the best & Michigan City is the same. Beach,Lighthouse Outlet,and BlueChip Casino lol.