Worry and letting go. (Inspired by Miss Autumn Rose Ladyga)

In chapel this past week, one day was focused entirely on how worry is
UNNECESSARY.

There is a difference between worry and concern.

Worry is being anxious over things you can't control.
Concern is a healthy interest.

I am concerned with my mom's health right now. (She has asthma, allergies, and bronchitis.) But I know that she will be ok because the doctor's gave her medicines and she usually gets this at least twice every winter. It will pass. I just don't want it to get worse. But I am not worried about it. Worry is consuming. I don't want to be consumed with things that I cannot change.

I am not going to worry about the rest of my life right now. I don't have to. I don't have to be consumed by the thought that I might die without being married. That is no longer an option. If I do die single, then I am going to die having seen the world, eaten the food I liked, and wearing the clothes I love in the body I love.

As a New Year's resolution, I have decided that I am going to have a healthy concern for myself now, not worry. Yes, french fries are my favorite food, but I am concerned that if I eat them all the time like I used to, I am going to risk my health. High blood pressure and diabetes and heart disease run in my family. I am not worried about it right now. I am taking a healthy interest in it. I have been trying to cut down on salty and sugary snacks, limiting my intake of soda (I love you Cherry Pepsi, Sprite and Dr. Pepper. You know I could never give you up completely. I just don't get to see you as often. I am sure you understand.) I also try to think more positively.

I tell myself that I can look good in a bikini this summer, I can feel good about myself this summer. This year is going to be different.

I am going to let go of my insecurities and worries this year. I may need an encouraging word from my chums, so, be nice! :D I loves you all! Wish me luck.