The Beginning At Last

I try not to

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Kevin
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Daily writing prompt
What are you most worried about for the future?
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This response will sound a bit flippant, but it actually isn’t meant to be.

I ponder things and think deeply about some, but I try not to worry about them if I can help it.

As a “seasoned” gorilla, I have learned that too much worrying is detrimental to both one’s mental and physical being.

If there is action I can take, I take it. If it is beyond my control, I try to release it, because carrying it around serves no good purpose.

This doesn’t mean I don’t care. I just try not to let it rule my mind if I can help it.

Have a great day, friends. 💪😊

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40 responses to “I try not to”

  1. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Releasing what doesn’t serve you, absolutely perfect!
    Wise words of course, as usual (hah! Thought I’d say as always, didn’t ya?!) 🤪
    Love the purple shirt! He is certainly dapper this weekend 😆

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Well thank you. He tries to keep the wardrobe semi-fresh at least lol

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        He’s workin it!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Can’t be monochrome all the time, I guess 😄

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        No no, never boring, we hate that. Literally about as exciting as going to pump gas or something

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed. Especially after you get bent over and your wallet stolen.

        I paid for this “pleasure”?? 😄

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Good lord, I certainly hope not! 🤣

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Hey, I’m not here to judge…

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      7. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Some people like to make it known I guess their struggle everyday at the gas pump! I do feel it though, which is why I wrote it into my poem. Haha 😆

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Oh, I hear you. That;s how the Commuter’s Blues was born too!

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  2. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Great phrase, ‘try not to let it rule my mind’. That seems just right!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Stephanie. It is not always easy, but it is something to strive for at least. 🙏

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  3. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Kevin, your experience highlights the value of not letting worry rule our minds. It’s true, that we should focus on what truly matters which is to live more fulfilling lives.

    You gave a Great response.

    Worry leads to anxiety, which ultimately steals our joy and happiness. Though it may sound somewhat flippant, it’s genuinely not intended that way.
    As a Christian, I reflect deeply and give serious thought to things, but I strive to place my worries in God’s hands and avoid dwelling on them whenever possible.

    I can’t change the outcome so why carry it .

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hi Willie,
      Thank you for the great reply.

      Yes, I have learned, often the hard way, that excess worry can destroy us piece by piece both mentally and physically. We have enough to contend with already. Why make it harder?

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Exactly. I have enough issues in my life to have to add constant worry, fear and anxiety. Those are to heavy to carry and the last thing I need is to add back problems by carrying so much weight. 🤭

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I hear that my friend. Life’s too short to spend overthinking and constantly worrying!

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      3. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        Ha ha 😂😂 ok I am a good teacher but failed to become a decetive 😁😁😁 don’t mind. How are you doing ☺️

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        No worries lol
        I’m ok. Almost time for me to rest, as I have work tonight. How are you?

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      5. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        I am good. I also don’t get time managing school, household work, writing so I post only on Sunday 😕

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It can be difficult at times, I understand. Always so much going on in life!

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      7. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        Yes 😄😄😄but you are Gorilla 😀🦍 and I am tigress I rule my own kingdom 😀😀😄😃 good morning student. Have nice day with smile 😁

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Good day, teacher! I hope you have a great day as well 😊😊

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      9. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        Thank you 💪💪

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  4. Priti Avatar
    Priti

    As a gorilla 🦍 you may not worried about anything but 😂😜😂 as your teacher 😁 i sometimes worry about your health and my future also .😁😁😃😄😄😨🤯🤯

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, no need to worry for me. I always survive somehow lol

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      1. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        Ok student as you wish 😀

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed!
        💪😎

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      3. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        Ha ha 😂😂😂 that is the spirit 😀😀💪💪i think you and Laura are same person 🤣

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        No, we’re two different people. We just tend to think alike on a lot of things! LOL

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      5. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        Ok but you know when you got absent she was also absent 😕 from WordPress. Because I thought to text her about you but surprisingly she was Missing. But it’s ok. I May be wrong 😔

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I barely have time to keep up with being myself. I certainly don’t have time to keep up with multiple identities! lol
        No, I was on a different schedule for a spell, and also taking care of some personal things. I assure you we are not the same person.

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  5. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    Easy to say but hard to do

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Agreed. Not simple by any means.

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  6. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    I think you have that right, Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It usually serves no good purpose, I feel.
      Not easy, granted. But all the same, we should try.

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  7. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I love your thinking on this topic. Sometimes it can be hard not to worry but yes, worry can have a way to control us. It’s best to not worry about what we can’t change at the moment.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It is not an easy beast to corral, that’s for sure. All we can do is try our best!

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  8. Susan T. Braithwaite Avatar
    Susan T. Braithwaite

    Great post and point. It has taken me an embarrassingly long time to realise that worrying over things I have no control over is pointless.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Same here. You’re definitely not alone!

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