Need Help? November 14, 2015
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Joke, Mindfulness.trackback
As Sam was driving home this week, he started worrying about all the stuff going on in his life, and the lives of family and friends.
Then he began worrying about what’s happening in Washington, Moscow, Ukraine, Paris, and the Middle East.
Then he started thinking about Hillary, Jeb, Trump, Fox News, and how America is so troubled.
As he turned the corner, he saw a yard sign that said:
NEED HELP? CALL JESUS: 1-800-555-3787
Out of curiosity and desperation, he called . . .
Jesus showed up an hour later.
With his lawn mower.
Aah . . . that’s better!
E-mail from unknown author (sent by Joe M.)
Worry is a habit . . . an exhausting, energy draining habit.
Like a rocking chair, it gets you nowhere.
The sun will set without thy assistance. ~ The Talmud
We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. ~ Carlos Castaneda
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Wise words Nancy and a good reminder :-).
Thanks, Rainee. Hope your day is off to a great start.
I like that. Especially today.
I scheduled this post last weekend.
After hearing about the attacks in Paris, I re-read it, added Paris to the list of locations, and let her rip.
Hahahahaha. XD (this is all code for me laughing).
Thanks for sharing your “Code Key.”
No individual can solve all the problems in the world, but each of us can act in a caring way to those we meet and doing it with a smile increases the value!
Here’s ME with a BIG S~M~I~L~E! 😀
Haha…. worry can be debilitating if we let it rule us. I don’t watch the news because I had to stop the overload of all the bad stuff going on. I am in touch with things going on with people around me though.
Last night, I tuned in to the local news to catch the weekend weather report and heard about the attacks in Paris.
Je suis triste ~> but letting sadness eclipse the sun helps no one.
Lol. XD
I liked this quote: The sun will set without thy assistance. ~ The Talmud. I will remember it.
When I retired as Master and Commander of the Universe, that became one of my mantras. 😎
There is nothing else left to say….
Exactement!
Lol – also loved the quote.
Being in control of the “what is” is an illusion.
After seeing the News reports about the Terrorist attacks in Paris last night, it has me deeply concerned that nobody is safe; including me; and also including you, just because we exist!
It’s easy to say don’t worry, but we should be concerned; and ask what is necessary for each of us to do, to keep ourselves, families, friends and neighbors reasonably safe.
Nobody is safe.
Safety is an illusion.
Que sera, sera.
Wonderful reminders of what is important. Thank you.
Thanks! “Nothing is left to us at this moment but to have a good laugh!”
Love this, Nancy! You are a calming and reasonable presence in this often crazy world. 🙂
The world teeters on the brink of crazy ~ and some of us are closer to the edge than others.
Enjoy your weekend!
A great reminder, especially after yesterday’s Paris attacks.
Yes! Bad news circumnavigates the globe in “no time” these days. There is always something “wrong.” But I refuse to allow “badness” to erode the joy I could otherwise feel today.
Absolutely, Nancy. I agree!
This quote says it all “We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same”. ~ Carlos Castaneda
Yes! Not just in avoiding worry, but also fear, doubt, guilt, grief, etc. ~ there’s always something threatening to capsize our boat.
The great thing about getting older is the realization that worrying is a huge time suck.
Yes! Plus the older we get, the more we’ve seen ways that life can go “wrong” ~> if we worry about them all (weather, flat tires, ailments, cold, flu, etc.), we have No Time left for enjoying life.
I hope Sam enjoyed his newly mowed lawn.
Yes! Hope that Jesus knows his way around that mower. 😉
Words of wisdom indeed. Incidentally, I’ve also heard that Jesus Saves. Do you happen to know what bank he uses?
That’s easy . . . First Bank of the Immaculate Conception!
Ah, yes… that makes sense. 😀
Oh that was was greatness! And an excellent way to remind us to stay in the moment and do what we can!
Yes! Let’s not allow idle worries to eclipse the sun!
I’m going to remember that last quote, Nancy, and spend my energy on making myself strong. I’ve also heard: if you pray, why worry. And if you worry, why pray. Thanks for the reminders.
Here’s to letting go of anything that is no longer serving us!
Love the quotes! The rocking chair may look inviting, but it definitely doesn’t move me forward, instead I might risk falling backwards.
Indeed! Rocking on the porch (mint julep in hand) may be a pleasant “pass time” if you don’t need to get anywhere quick.
Worrying is a less pleasant way to “pass time.”
I know all about that worry button. I am not going to push it!
Last quote… awesome!
Good Morning, Nancy!
Morning, Pix! Here’s to stepping away from the worry button!
Worry is a habit we can all do without. I’m a worrier. As you said, the sun rises and sets without my help!
Genuine concern often leads to positive action. Idle worry just bogs us down in the muck and mire without getting us anywhere.
Peace!
This is just what we need, Nancy. I was reading through your comments and loved these words “letting sadness eclipse the sun helps no one.”
Thanks, Dianne. I did notice a dip in mood following the news from Paris . . . but allowed it to rebound at the first opportunity.
Certainly profound for these times, Nancy! I love the Carlos Castaneda quote. I think that’s one for memorizing!
Here’s to working on the “right” muscles!