What is the definition of life? What makes it truly significant and worthwhile? Is it the new job, the new laptop with the colorful keypad, or the dreadful sensation of the unknown that creeps in every night?
I recently struggled to make sense of these meanings and came up empty-handed. I’ve been going in circles for a long time, mostly because I’ve lost sight of my purpose, of the things I used to like doing, such as writing.
I’ve been terrible at delaying and doing everything but the one thing that makes me happy. It was fun to create ‘to-do lists,’ ‘what should I purchase next month lists,’ plan new activities, exercise, and schedule doctor visits to see what was wrong with me.
I have to admit that ticking items off a list may be satisfying and inspirational, even if it doesn’t provide the same level of enjoyment as doing something you like. The best aspect is that most of the activities were beneficial to me, and my problems were resolved.
The previous several months have been life-changing, and I have changed as well. The routine has changed, and I’m attempting to improve each day by reading more and participating in new things that I never dreamed I’d be doing. I’ve gotten rid of the majority of my negative habits and replaced them with new ones.
I’ve got new hopes and aspirations, but I’ve also got new anxieties and obsessive thoughts. Before going to sleep, I can’t seem to stop my mind from racing, and I tend to overthink things more than usual.
I used to be frightened of new experiences and envisioned things that did not occur; it was all in my brain the whole time. That caused me to miss out on essential sleep hours and struggle with day-to-day tasks. When I first awakened, I found myself laughing and feeling sorry for myself. Nobody should do that to themselves, and it’s a good thing I discovered it.
Lose some strings along the way
It’s normal to be scared of the unknown and to wonder what will happen next after a significant transition, but what if, instead of worrying and pondering what may go wrong, we focused on what could go right?
Overthinking destroys the new’s delight and wonder. Life will never be perfect, and for that matter, we will never fully know what will happen. Instead of overthinking and attempting to control everything that may occur, take one step at a time rather than picturing the entire staircase.
Imagine where we’d be if we spent every day overthinking and attempting to plan and control everything that happened to us. Honestly, I don’t believe we could’ve ever envisioned ourselves in the places we are now, with the people we have in our life; I definitely couldn’t have imagined myself in this situation.
Woody Allen once said, ‘If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.’ Instead of creating plans that may never come true, realize that God already has a bigger plan for you, one that you could never have imagined, something out of the ordinary. Let go of the ties that bind you, relax, and remember to breathe and appreciate the delights of each new day.

Rodion Kutsaev
True happiness and peace will not be found in the „ways of the world” not ever, on the contrary just the opposite! Take it from me I know from many good and bad experiences that there is only one path that leads to Truth and Eternal Happiness!
All of your experiences are good if you ultimately see the Truth before time runs out as we all are looking at a world gone mad; and this falling away will not stop.
Here is something I wrote last night that I hope will give you more insight that you seek!
God bless you.
https://lawrencemorra.com/2021/07/19/i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life/
Beuatifully explained my friend.Thank you
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Thank you!
You’re very welcome my friend and sister Kate. God bless you!
And please give your dog a hug from me!
You take care and let me know if I can do anything.
Lawrence
I appreciate being where God wants me to be and serve Him! I also am more than happy to help my sister Kate! She is a very good heart and soul human being and I pray she and all others will be on the path that God wants them on!
Blessing!
Well said Lawrence Morra.
God bless you
You’re welcome and God bless you always!
I agree dear Katherine.
„Woody Allen once said, ‘If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.’ Instead of creating plans that may never come true, realize that God already has a bigger plan for you, one that you could never have imagined, something out of the ordinary. Let go of the ties that bind you, relax, and remember to breathe and appreciate the delights of each new day.”
I loved the above lines and thank you for reading my work today.
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
You are welcome dear Katherine.
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Always a pleasure to read about your experiences. I feel most of us can relate in some way. I know my to-do lists are out of hand when I begin writing things down I’ve already completed so I can immediately cross them off. 😊
A friend once shared an idea for falling asleep. He told me to lay in bed and wiggle one of my big toes. Just wiggle one big toe and nothing else. I must confess, I’ve tried it a few times with success.
Happy Thanksgiving