Like many personal growth princesses, I have use “card decks” to help me set my intentions for the day. You know, the decks of cards with spiritual and inspirational messages. While some people may use them in an effort to “tell the future”, that’s not my focus. Instead, I think of them as “prompts” – to give me an idea or message to focus on for the day, to provide a different perspective than usual. They help me remain more mindful and less scattered.
Lately I’ve been using the Life Lift-Off cards by Michael Beckwith. 
They are a great set. Not stuffy and not woo-woo. Just practical, insightful suggestions for mindfulness.
The other day I drew a card that said “Worry Less, Live More”.
On the Personal Growth Princess home page we use the phrase “Read Less. Grow More”. Like anyone, I like the idea of more for less [superemotions file="icon_smile.gif" title="Smile"] so this really struck home.
It struck home because, despite my lighthearted, playful, princess attitude, I also tend toward the worry end of the spectrum.
What Michael Beckwith says with this card is that “worry is like paying interest on money you haven’t borrowed yet, and it pays no dividends except more worry.”
How true is that?! Worry begets more worry, which begets more worry, etc. etc.
His suggestion on how to worry less and live more? Stay focused on the Now. Keep your attention on this moment, not what might or might not happen, and express gratitude for your life just as it is. This sets off a cascade of appreciation and positive thoughts, which beget more positive thoughts, which beget more positive thoughts…you know the rest.
Now, be clear. Beckwith and I aren’t saying don’t have goals and don’t dream about or plan for the future. But when the worry bug starts to creep in, shift your attention to NOW, and focus on what you are grateful for.
How do you keep worry at bay? Or, more positively, how do you stay focused on good thoughts? Leave a comment below and let us know!
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Hi Nina – I really resonated with this…and I like the sound of those cards. I have like 6 decks though, so I’m going to rein myself in! My approach to this can be summarised like this: worry less, laugh more. So when I realise I am taking life too seriously, I stop and make time for a giggle…it seems to make all the bad stuff go away!
I like that! Worry Less, Laugh More. I have a big ol’ “LAUGH” sign hanging over my desk – with all sorts of cool beads and fun paint. I just noticed it is a bit dusty. Hmmm…time to dust it off, yes?!
Definitely! If your laugh sign is getting dusty, a laugh is well overdue! xxx