Alfred E. Neuman
"Shoes...
... you worry too much... most of the things you worry about will never ever happen... Those that do, you will handle just fine..."
~shoes' Mom~
~Shoes' Mom~
Yesterday, October 8, was Mom's birthday... If she were alive today, she would be 102... As odd as it may sound to you, I talk to Mom daily... She never says anything that I immediately get, but I sense that she offers directions to me...
This had started out to be a somewhat humourous post...
... but evidently, I hijacked my own writing.
Imagine that.
Oddly enough...
These all sound like things my Mom would have said to me...
I love you, Mom... and miss you...
Each and Every day...
~shoes~
Worry is.
ReplyDeleteCan't stop it or change it. Believe me, I understand. I obsess. I think when I should be sleeping.
It's good to hear from you, though.
I also hijack my own posts. I digress, sometimes from the beginning. That works great for me.
Good morning, Ms Ami...
DeleteThat saying of Mom's has always stuck with me for some reason... when I think of her (and it's often...) this is the saying that comes to mind.
I trust all is well with you...
~shoes~
SHOES! My sweet ;) Now then. I read that famous book about not worrying and there was one piece that really worked for me: Think of the worst possible outcome. Think how you'd deal with it and once you've done that you can chill, brutha! Cos it's highly likely the worst case scenario will not occur, but if it does, you're ready for it! I use this every time I worry which is....a lot. Yeah :/
ReplyDeleteHappy day Shoes XX
Good morning, Jules!
DeleteI LOVED your blog post about your adventure with your Mom... HAHAHAHA!!!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend...
~shoes~
Worrying or in my case ruminating... yep, I admit it, I do ... or is ruminating an extension of worrying? maybe because I care or doubt too much... anyway, its something I can't let go- at least all the way... I do know that at times I kick myself for worrying too much and the result isn';t the result that happens...
ReplyDeleteHi there, Chris... How are things out in your neck of the woods??
DeleteI have worried too much in the past... I find that I am not as bad now... (I think...)
~shoes~
Your mother sounds like a special person. I try not to worry too much since most of the things I worry about never happen.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who tends to worry... it is really hard for me to just let stuff go. However, I am trying really hard to accept stuff as it comes and not focus too much on all that stuff that is "out there."
ReplyDeleteEven though your mom is not here any longer, she lives on as long as people like you remember her.
I think she would appreciate this post:)
Don't worry, be happy.... =)
ReplyDeleteWorry--
ReplyDeleteI don't have issues with embarrassing myself. I won't embarrass others intentionally but I have a tendency to live my life.
The last few Sundays I have taken Professor to Elmwood Cemetery for walks. Before I just enjoyed the beauty and the history of the cemetery, now it has a new whole meaning to me. I am searching for my spot (plot) underneath a tree on the Confederate side.
Question Professor Red Shoes--
When does one just let go and not think about what might happen? When does one finally just learn to live in the moment?
Time is slipping away. U are 63 or thereabout and I am 50. We are now on the other side of life. Not much time left wouldn't u agree. So what I say to myself is don't think so much just do what feels right and deal with the stuff that actually happens at that time.
One thing I have been thinking of lately is making sure I am open to the blessings that God is giving me and not denying myself by thinking too much.
And now that I live with a tight ass, she has taught me not to be so uptight and righteous because what I observe in her is not the way I want my life to be. I know that seems harsh but it gave she has given me a glimpse into someone I used to be.
Worry--I don't worry anymore. I just act on what I feel is right.
i worry about everything... if I'm not nervous before i set foot in the courtroom, i worry that I'm not more nervous. fun, right? worrying about not worrying? :P
ReplyDeleteHey YOU!!
DeleteI'm trying to stop worrying about anything... anything at all... pppfffhhhttttt....
Anything...
How are things in your neck of the woods?? :oD
Yep.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Mrs. Shoes.
Good to see you out again young man, enjoying this beautiful weather.
Hi there, Steven... I'm good, thank you... how are things with you?
DeleteWe've had some nasty weather today, although the tornadoes and such have skirted us...
I am most certainly ready for Fall-like weather!!
I hope all is well with you...
~shoes~
Alfred E.'s life motto has always been an excellent one.
ReplyDeleteAnd ... LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER! She sounds like she a very wise woman.
Hey you... Yes, I agree about Alfred E. Newman's life motto...
DeleteMom was a sweet heart... :o)
How are things with you??
~shoes~
Worrying will stop you from enjoying the good things.... So true. But I still need to find a way to worry a bit less. Hi, Shoes. You've been missed. Yes, by me.
ReplyDeleteI am the Queen Worrier of EVERYTHING. But, I am trying to change because really, all I am doing is stressing myself out and I can't keep that up. What a beautiful way to remember your mom on her birthday. And it's not weird that you talk to her her every day, if it helps make you feel closer to her, keep doing it. I like all the quotes you posted, some of them are yelling at me.
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