Feb 26 2009
Stressing Out and In
These beautiful shots of Tuscany are so lovely and relaxing. It seems like people over there in that part of Italy do very little in the way of work. If you see anyone it is usually someone gardening or in this case, riding horseback through the stunning countryside. What a life! Where do I sign up for that?
Anyway, stress comes and goes with the ups and downs of my life. My dad is sick in the hospital and each day seems to bring more findings and more concerns. The importance of looking at the big picture of things becomes even more critical. Not fretting over the details can be tough.
Just like in the workplace. It is so hard not to get sucked in and bogged down with stuff that gets you mad or people that rub you the wrong way. The wise person is the one who lets things roll off his back. Taking things too personal can hurt you and manifest as illness and physical pain.
Be that horseback rider in Tuscany without a care in the world.
One thing I have learned and it has taken many years for me to get to this conclusion. We are all, each one of us, alone in the world. We come into it alone and we die alone, even in the company of friends and relatives. What makes us great is what we do with the time we have between coming and going.
Don’t let the little things beat you up. They are not worth your time and efforts.
Great advice! I hope your dad is better soon.