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Worrywart

I am a worrier.

Somehow I think that worrying gives me a measure of control over uncontrollable situations.

I have this idea that if I constantly imagine the worst-case scenario, then it won’t happen. A prediction of a morbid future somehow keeps it at bay.

That way I won’t be surprised.

It might be true or not, but it doesn’t leave much room for positive thoughts.

Or faith in God.

Worrying is just another side of fear, fear running roughshod over trusting the freedom of choice.

I worry a loved one may hurt herself. It would hurt deeply, but what can my worrying do? Except exacerbate the situation by keeping me from being centered, present, prayerful, and hopeful…

Trust is not the answer to worry. Prayer is.

I cannot begin to count the number of years accumulated from the hundreds of sleepless nights I have spent in fretful worry or rage.

Anger is simply another side of the restless coin. I do not believe that God can handle the situation, conversation, conflict, relationship . . . so I must carry on endless conversations in my head rather than simply releasing everything in prayer.

An old song comes to mind . . .  “bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my fears, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.”

Let go and let God. Trite perhaps. But in essence quite correct. My hands have become arthritic talons from holding on to so many regrets, slights, grudges, dreams, hurts, wishes …

It is time once again to release the reins.

September 11, 2014

Worrywart

I am a worrier.

Somehow I think that worrying gives me a measure of control over uncontrollable situations.

I have this idea that if I constantly imagine the worst-case scenario, then it won’t happen. A prediction of a morbid future somehow keeps it at bay.

That way I won’t be surprised.

It might be true or not, but it doesn’t leave much room for positive thoughts.

Or faith in God.

Worrying is just another side of fear, fear running roughshod over trusting the freedom of choice.

I worry a loved one may hurt herself. It would hurt deeply, but what can my worrying do? Except exacerbate the situation by keeping me from being centered, present, prayerful, and hopeful…

Trust is not the answer to worry. Prayer is.

I cannot begin to count the number of years accumulated from the hundreds of sleepless nights I have spent in fretful worry or rage.

Anger is simply another side of the restless coin. I do not believe that God can handle the situation, conversation, conflict, relationship . . . so I must carry on endless conversations in my head rather than simply releasing everything in prayer.

An old song comes to mind . . .  “bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my fears, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.”

Let go and let God. Trite perhaps. But in essence quite correct. My hands have become arthritic talons from holding on to so many regrets, slights, grudges, dreams, hurts, wishes …

It is time once again to release the reins.

September 11, 2014

Worrywart

I am a worrier.

Somehow I think that worrying gives me a measure of control over uncontrollable situations.

I have this idea that if I constantly imagine the worst-case scenario, then it won’t happen. A prediction of a morbid future somehow keeps it at bay.

That way I won’t be surprised.

It might be true or not, but it doesn’t leave much room for positive thoughts.

Or faith in God.

Worrying is just another side of fear, fear running roughshod over trusting the freedom of choice.

I worry a loved one may hurt herself. It would hurt deeply, but what can my worrying do? Except exacerbate the situation by keeping me from being centered, present, prayerful, and hopeful…

Trust is not the answer to worry. Prayer is.

I cannot begin to count the number of years accumulated from the hundreds of sleepless nights I have spent in fretful worry or rage.

Anger is simply another side of the restless coin. I do not believe that God can handle the situation, conversation, conflict, relationship . . . so I must carry on endless conversations in my head rather than simply releasing everything in prayer.

An old song comes to mind . . .  “bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my fears, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.”

Let go and let God. Trite perhaps. But in essence quite correct. My hands have become arthritic talons from holding on to so many regrets, slights, grudges, dreams, hurts, wishes …

It is time once again to release the reins.

September 11, 2014

Worrywart

I am a worrier.

Somehow I think that worrying gives me a measure of control over uncontrollable situations.

I have this idea that if I constantly imagine the worst-case scenario, then it won’t happen. A prediction of a morbid future somehow keeps it at bay.

That way I won’t be surprised.

It might be true or not, but it doesn’t leave much room for positive thoughts.

Or faith in God.

Worrying is just another side of fear, fear running roughshod over trusting the freedom of choice.

I worry a loved one may hurt herself. It would hurt deeply, but what can my worrying do? Except exacerbate the situation by keeping me from being centered, present, prayerful, and hopeful…

Trust is not the answer to worry. Prayer is.

I cannot begin to count the number of years accumulated from the hundreds of sleepless nights I have spent in fretful worry or rage.

Anger is simply another side of the restless coin. I do not believe that God can handle the situation, conversation, conflict, relationship . . . so I must carry on endless conversations in my head rather than simply releasing everything in prayer.

An old song comes to mind . . .  “bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my fears, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.”

Let go and let God. Trite perhaps. But in essence quite correct. My hands have become arthritic talons from holding on to so many regrets, slights, grudges, dreams, hurts, wishes …

It is time once again to release the reins.

September 11, 2014

Worrywart

I am a worrier.

Somehow I think that worrying gives me a measure of control over uncontrollable situations.

I have this idea that if I constantly imagine the worst-case scenario, then it won’t happen. A prediction of a morbid future somehow keeps it at bay.

That way I won’t be surprised.

It might be true or not, but it doesn’t leave much room for positive thoughts.

Or faith in God.

Worrying is just another side of fear, fear running roughshod over trusting the freedom of choice.

I worry a loved one may hurt herself. It would hurt deeply, but what can my worrying do? Except exacerbate the situation by keeping me from being centered, present, prayerful, and hopeful…

Trust is not the answer to worry. Prayer is.

I cannot begin to count the number of years accumulated from the hundreds of sleepless nights I have spent in fretful worry or rage.

Anger is simply another side of the restless coin. I do not believe that God can handle the situation, conversation, conflict, relationship . . . so I must carry on endless conversations in my head rather than simply releasing everything in prayer.

An old song comes to mind . . .  “bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my fears, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.”

Let go and let God. Trite perhaps. But in essence quite correct. My hands have become arthritic talons from holding on to so many regrets, slights, grudges, dreams, hurts, wishes …

It is time once again to release the reins.

September 11, 2014

My life philosophy is I recognise that I cannot control how others might feel or respond if I were to experience a crisis, and I understand that they may not always be aware of or able to prevent such circumstances.

#personalphilosophy #mentalhealth #livedexperience #radicalacceptance #boundaries #innerpeace #lettinggo #reflections #authenticity #selfworth #stoicism #solitude

My life philosophy is I recognise that I cannot control how others might feel or respond if I were to experience a crisis, and I understand that they may not always be aware of or able to prevent such circumstances.

#personalphilosophy #mentalhealth #livedexperience #radicalacceptance #boundaries #innerpeace #lettinggo #reflections #authenticity #selfworth #stoicism #solitude

Day 2: Mapping Your Vision & Defining Objectives

https://notestonowhere6.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/day-2-mapping-your-vision-defining-objectives/

Day 2: Mapping Your Vision & Defining Objectives

https://notestonowhere6.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/day-2-mapping-your-vision-defining-objectives/

Day 2: Mapping Your Vision & Defining Objectives

https://notestonowhere6.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/day-2-mapping-your-vision-defining-objectives/

Day 2: Mapping Your Vision & Defining Objectives

https://notestonowhere6.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/day-2-mapping-your-vision-defining-objectives/

Day 2: Mapping Your Vision & Defining Objectives

https://notestonowhere6.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/day-2-mapping-your-vision-defining-objectives/

Finding Your Higher Power: Trusting When God Removes People From Your Life

https://notestonowhere6.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/finding-your-higher-power-trusting-when-god-removes-people-from-your-life/

https://nkvssp.thecomicseries.com/comics/699/

Some folks just do that

#kitteh #puppy #fridayreads #sketch #FridayFact #webcomics #webcomicchat #comicbookhour #comics #sketch #harm #lettinggo #choice #life #moveon #saturdaymorning #vibecheck

https://nkvssp.thecomicseries.com/comics/699/

Some folks just do that

#kitteh #puppy #fridayreads #sketch #FridayFact #webcomics #webcomicchat #comicbookhour #comics #sketch #harm #lettinggo #choice #life #moveon #saturdaymorning #vibecheck

https://nkvssp.thecomicseries.com/comics/699/

Some folks just do that

#kitteh #puppy #fridayreads #sketch #FridayFact #webcomics #webcomicchat #comicbookhour #comics #sketch #harm #lettinggo #choice #life #moveon #saturdaymorning #vibecheck

https://nkvssp.thecomicseries.com/comics/699/

Some folks just do that

#kitteh #puppy #fridayreads #sketch #FridayFact #webcomics #webcomicchat #comicbookhour #comics #sketch #harm #lettinggo #choice #life #moveon #saturdaymorning #vibecheck

The Pruner

I spent this day trimming trees.
I do not like losing the dead in me
or the shoots that suck the life
from where the growth should be.

To succumb to the Pruner 
is not an easy thing.
Often I find myself resisting
the gentle hand that only wants 
to make my life more fruit bearing.

But if I am to grow strong and true,
I must leave behind the broken yew
lest I die from a rotten core,
and the sap, my blood, become a bitter brew.

August 11, 2015

Cultivating Calm with Sunday Softening Practices

Last year’s unpredictability led my focus to waver; my essays, meditations, and Instagram feed transitioned from careful curation to something more spontaneous and less intentional. Despite the time constraints that challenged my efforts, my desire to maintain a presence remains strong, as I aim to share creations that, in turn, provide others with glimpses of the peace I have discovered through various mindfulness practices.

Finding Stillness

I am shifting back towards more deliberate, niche-centered posts that enable not only myself, but readers and viewers as well, to find that still point amidst the unpredictability of life. Although this unpredictability remains unchanged, my experiences over the past year have taught me patience and provided the wisdom to accept life’s inherent uncertainty.

Allowing Flow

We often hold assumptions and expectations without justification, which can cloud our judgment and hinder personal growth. This journey leads us to realize the significance of flow—not just as a concept but as a transformative experience that allows us to engage deeply with the present moment.

Reflection

It is a topic I’ve explored extensively in my essay, Open Awareness: The Gift of Gracious Acceptance, where I delve into the nuances of being open to life’s unpredictable nature. Embracing this mindset can lead to profound insights and inner peace. To complement these reflections, I invite you to explore the meditation below, which serves as a practical guide to cultivating this sense of flow and serenity in your daily life.

Gentle Reminders

I often revisit my own writings and meditations as life becomes overwhelming, making it difficult to maintain a sense of peace. We need gentle reminders and practices that we can slip into during hectic moments. Over the past few weeks, I’ve actively engaged with the basics of meditation, yoga, and lymphatic flow movement, aligning my mind, body, and spirit energetically to a state of calm amid the chaos. From this still point, I aim for my work to feel deeper, more genuine, and authentic.

Work Week Flow

I am on an inviting journey that embraces the comforting essence of Sunday softening. For many, including me, Sunday is that cherished interlude before the hustle of the workweek kicks in. It’s a day infused with serenity and anticipation. While meditation and writing ignite my creative spirit, I work full-time as a professional in chemistry and geology. This unique mix allows me to relish my Sundays as the slow day before diving back into a more technical workflow. This path not only enriches my experience but also offers you a touch of softness and warmth as you prepare to face the new week ahead.

Sunday Softening

Sunday softening invites you to take a moment to feel your breath and your body, actively noticing tension and where emotions reside in your body, and allowing for a gentle release. As you breathe in deeply, envision the air filling your lungs and nurturing your spirit, while you exhale, let go of the burdens of the week behind you. It serves as a small reminder of who you are beneath the labels, revealing the essence of your true self, which gets overlooked in the busyness of life. In this sacred time, allow yourself to reconnect with your inner being, appreciating the stillness and presence that is always available to you. Recognize that you can return to this mindful space at any moment, embracing the peace and grounding it offers, cultivating a sense of calm that can guide you through the challenges ahead.

These posts will be shared each Sunday on Instagram, Facebook, and right here. I warmly invite you to share your word in the comments, and together, we can create a safe space to hold those thoughts.

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Memories live in my heart, not in a box of old junk. I’m taking photos of the sentimental stuff and letting the physical clutter go. Keep the memory, release the weight! 📸
#LettingGo #Minimalism #BipolarLife

Read today’s Club post: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/keep-the-memory-lose-the-clutter?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

In other news, I’ve been working on paring down my collection. Not in a “no longer interested” way, but in a “I’m committing to specialization and letting go of stuff I hoarded for little reason” way. I’ve contacted a friend who is a dealer - boxes and boxes of stuff ready to go. The good news is I will now have plenty more room to really begin laying out my real collecting areas in earnest.

#Philately #LettingGo #StampCollecting

"In a world of big change, we are surrounded by some very small minds!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

There are still some people fighting the battles of 2024, the issues of 2022, the world of 2020, the realities of 2018.

It's 2026.

Everything has changed.

What happens in a time of big change is that the small minds refuse to let go of where they were, and find it impossible to go to where the rest of the world is going.

They struggle to comprehend the new order of the world because they are still raging about the old one.

They can't let go of their desire to go back to where they think we should be going, rather than going to where the rest of us are going.

They're a tiresome bunch, aren't they!

---

Futurist Jim Carroll knows that everything has changed in the last week.

**#Change** **#Mindset** **#SmallMinds** **#BigChange** **#Forward** **#Growth** **#Evolution** **#Adaptation** **#Future** **#Progress** **#Vision** **#Perspective** **#Reality** **#LettingGo** **#Transformation** **#Thinking** **#Leadership** **#Innovation** **#Awareness** **#Relevance** **#Moving** **#Clarity** **#Wisdom** **#Tiresome** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/01/daily-inspiration-it-a-world-of-big-change-we-are-surrounded-by-some-very-small-minds/

"In a world of big change, we are surrounded by some very small minds!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

There are still some people fighting the battles of 2024, the issues of 2022, the world of 2020, the realities of 2018.

It's 2026.

Everything has changed.

What happens in a time of big change is that the small minds refuse to let go of where they were, and find it impossible to go to where the rest of the world is going.

They struggle to comprehend the new order of the world because they are still raging about the old one.

They can't let go of their desire to go back to where they think we should be going, rather than going to where the rest of us are going.

They're a tiresome bunch, aren't they!

---

Futurist Jim Carroll knows that everything has changed in the last week.

**#Change** **#Mindset** **#SmallMinds** **#BigChange** **#Forward** **#Growth** **#Evolution** **#Adaptation** **#Future** **#Progress** **#Vision** **#Perspective** **#Reality** **#LettingGo** **#Transformation** **#Thinking** **#Leadership** **#Innovation** **#Awareness** **#Relevance** **#Moving** **#Clarity** **#Wisdom** **#Tiresome** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/01/daily-inspiration-it-a-world-of-big-change-we-are-surrounded-by-some-very-small-minds/

"In a world of big change, we are surrounded by some very small minds!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

There are still some people fighting the battles of 2024, the issues of 2022, the world of 2020, the realities of 2018.

It's 2026.

Everything has changed.

What happens in a time of big change is that the small minds refuse to let go of where they were, and find it impossible to go to where the rest of the world is going.

They struggle to comprehend the new order of the world because they are still raging about the old one.

They can't let go of their desire to go back to where they think we should be going, rather than going to where the rest of us are going.

They're a tiresome bunch, aren't they!

---

Futurist Jim Carroll knows that everything has changed in the last week.

**#Change** **#Mindset** **#SmallMinds** **#BigChange** **#Forward** **#Growth** **#Evolution** **#Adaptation** **#Future** **#Progress** **#Vision** **#Perspective** **#Reality** **#LettingGo** **#Transformation** **#Thinking** **#Leadership** **#Innovation** **#Awareness** **#Relevance** **#Moving** **#Clarity** **#Wisdom** **#Tiresome** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/01/daily-inspiration-it-a-world-of-big-change-we-are-surrounded-by-some-very-small-minds/

"In a world of big change, we are surrounded by some very small minds!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

There are still some people fighting the battles of 2024, the issues of 2022, the world of 2020, the realities of 2018.

It's 2026.

Everything has changed.

What happens in a time of big change is that the small minds refuse to let go of where they were, and find it impossible to go to where the rest of the world is going.

They struggle to comprehend the new order of the world because they are still raging about the old one.

They can't let go of their desire to go back to where they think we should be going, rather than going to where the rest of us are going.

They're a tiresome bunch, aren't they!

---

Futurist Jim Carroll knows that everything has changed in the last week.

**#Change** **#Mindset** **#SmallMinds** **#BigChange** **#Forward** **#Growth** **#Evolution** **#Adaptation** **#Future** **#Progress** **#Vision** **#Perspective** **#Reality** **#LettingGo** **#Transformation** **#Thinking** **#Leadership** **#Innovation** **#Awareness** **#Relevance** **#Moving** **#Clarity** **#Wisdom** **#Tiresome** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/01/daily-inspiration-it-a-world-of-big-change-we-are-surrounded-by-some-very-small-minds/

"In a world of big change, we are surrounded by some very small minds!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

There are still some people fighting the battles of 2024, the issues of 2022, the world of 2020, the realities of 2018.

It's 2026.

Everything has changed.

What happens in a time of big change is that the small minds refuse to let go of where they were, and find it impossible to go to where the rest of the world is going.

They struggle to comprehend the new order of the world because they are still raging about the old one.

They can't let go of their desire to go back to where they think we should be going, rather than going to where the rest of us are going.

They're a tiresome bunch, aren't they!

---

Futurist Jim Carroll knows that everything has changed in the last week.

**#Change** **#Mindset** **#SmallMinds** **#BigChange** **#Forward** **#Growth** **#Evolution** **#Adaptation** **#Future** **#Progress** **#Vision** **#Perspective** **#Reality** **#LettingGo** **#Transformation** **#Thinking** **#Leadership** **#Innovation** **#Awareness** **#Relevance** **#Moving** **#Clarity** **#Wisdom** **#Tiresome** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/01/daily-inspiration-it-a-world-of-big-change-we-are-surrounded-by-some-very-small-minds/

I am free https://mug.zouluvo.com/i-am-free/

#IamFree #freedom #independence #autonomy #empowerment #choice #confidence #innerstrength #lettinggo #openness #innerpeace #authenticity #selfassertion #courage #renewal #lightness #movement #horizon #future #fulfillment #breathing #balance #wellbeing #personalpower #serenity #expression #boldness #livefully #positiveenergy #liberation

Pre-save "Void," the latest album from Chasing Echoes, now available.

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#releases #music #newmusic #ChasingEchoes #PoetryMusic #EmotionalSong #Heartbreak #LettingGo #digitalpoet #toxiclove #indiepunk

"I LEFT #CHRISTIANITY & FOUND #PEACE: Free Your Mind"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MduIRLBPcBA

#deconstructingchristianity #FreeYourMind #Religion #Spirituality #Faith #Beliefs #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #ReligiousJourney #Deconversion #Enlightenment #InnerPeace #BreakingFree #Awakening #FindingYourPath #LettingGo #SelfEmpowerment #leavingreligion #skeptic