Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Worries”
“When it was dark, you always carried the sun in your hand for me.” ~Sean O’Casey Dear Universe, In just a couple of weeks, it feels as if our entire world has turned upside down. The coronavirus is officially a worldwide pandemic and we are living in times we have never seen before. Every day we are experiencing a new normal—from …
“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but never gets you anywhere.” ~Erma Bombeck Dear Universe, Confession: I am a worrier. I worry about things that are happening now, things that already happened, and things that may or may not happen. It can be exhausting, frustrating and annoying—especially for the people around you who constantly …
“You are worthy of all that you desire.” Dear Universe, Here’s the truth. When it comes to manifesting, I constantly worry about the how. How’s it going to happen? How will I get from point A to point B? How will I find the time? How will I find the right help? How will this big dream ever come to …
“Without challenges, we would never grow or learn. Without suffering, we would never recognize joy.” Dear Universe, Life is hard. That’s all I heard the other day when I was talking to a group of my writing students. There they were, slouched in their seats, looking worn and weary, venting about the hard things they are dealing with right now. …
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ~Paulo Coelho Dear Universe, I have seven nieces and nephews and not a day goes by where I don’t find myself in awe of them. They constantly amaze me—the new things they learn, how they perceive the world, and the questions they ask. So …
“No one can tell us when we’re ready. No one can and no one should. Only you can make that choice because the answer is within you. No one else carries your truth.” Dear Universe, We all know how hard it can be to make a change, but when we finally reach the moment when we are ready, it can …
“Stop wishing for others to change into who you think they should be. They aren’t focused on what you think. They are too busy finding their way.” Dear Universe, Even though spring has officially started, here in the Northeast it certainly doesn’t feel that way. We’ve had freezing cold temperatures, windstorms worthy of winter coats, and snow—yes, inches upon inches …
“Do one thing at a time, and while doing it put your whole soul into it to the exclusion of all else.” ~Swami Vivekananda Dear Universe, Lately, things have been busier than normal. I don’t mind. I like being busy, feeling productive, working towards goals and checking items off my to-do list. But it’s been the kind of busy that …