Sunday Morning Fix

It's Sunday morning and a good week lies ahead.

One sure thing about this week is that after Saturday night it will be gone forever. But I will be glad I was there.

So for starters I will very quickly review last week. Just once, to determine what I should have done, what I should not have done. If there is anything I should correct, and I can correct, and I want to correct, I will. If there isn't I will forget it now and forever.

For the week that lies ahead:
My first concern is to enjoy each day free of stress and worry.
Work will not consume me - there are more important things.
I will detail my job duties and my daily life responsibilities.
My needs will be simple and pleasant with nothing artificial.
I will enjoy my non-material assets: family, friends, and me.
Nature belongs to me too, from the vast expanse to tiny life.
I will see fields, mountains, clouds, flowers, insects and birds.
And end each day forgetting troubles and remembering highlights.

A problem may arise and I will confidently and calmly:
Gather all the facts.
Describe the problem in detail.
List all the possible solutions.
List the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Detail what to do.
And follow through.

If I should stray into that world of stress and worry it will be time to stop and relax. I will take easy deep breaths and think a peaceful scene, real or imaginary. Like a fresh farm field or an ocean sunset.

My antidepressant is handy: Accept myself as I am and others as they are.

From time to time I'll remind myself that I have so much to be thankful for.


Grampa Ken ~ Author of 32 KEYS About Life and Blogger at Social-Fix

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