Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Reformed Worry Wart?


Recently, I've been doing some traveling. Here are some pictures, taken on my Sony point and shoot, from one of my trips. Any guesses as to where (state, or city) I was in?
And family, no, you can't guess as you know! I will say, it was a perfectly spooky place to be late in October......


Also, I thought I'd add another "Typewriter Tidbit on Life" from that old typewriter manual I bought at a yard sale in September. This one is on worry, and you might have heard part of it somewhere else before. I chose worry because normally when I am to fly on an airplane, I am wrought with anxiety. This time I was actually rather calm, my stomach mostly void of those churning butterflies. The only time on the planes that I got nervous was when we hit some pretty rough turbulence and my adrenaline got pumping a bit.


Worry

Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere. If you can do something about a matter that gives you concern, go right ahead and do it. If, on the other hand, you can do nothing about it, what is the use of worrying?

Most of the things we worry about never come to pass. The only sane way of living is to do in the present what needs to be done and to do it in the most intelligent way you can. Work is the best antidote for worry. A person who is so busy with matters that require his whole attention does not have time to worry.

Now I mostly agree with this tidbit, but wanted to clarify that for me, along with work, any form of keeping busy- such as pursuing hobbies such as riding my horse, or hanging out with friends, does help keep the nerves at bay.

Are you a worrier? Does flying on a plane make you nervous? What helps you keep those stomach flutters away?

38 comments:

  1. Salem Massachusetts right? I like Cassadaga Florida better. Hahah my verification word is worriess

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  2. {Sydney)~ That is too funny, your word verification! :) I forgot to mention, I will reveal the location of my trip in my next post.....

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  3. Looks like Salem to me too! I'm a bad worrier myself - always coming up with (possible future) worse case scenarios! I try to just focus on what I'm doing right now to cut off the worry thoughts. I'm also learning to do meditation, which should help.

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  4. Great pictures! It would have been fun to do a tour through those houses!

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  5. Lots of cool old houses!
    I am a worrier, but not as bad as you and mom. Mom is terrible! I am the same way as you when it comes to flying, that dang anxiety kicks in. Hate it!

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  6. All I know is, wherever it is, I want to go there! Such cool houses! I especially love the one with the turret. I think that's what it's called anyway...staying tuned for the location reveal!! :)

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  7. You do KNOW we are sisters, right? Seriously woman... I was just talking this morning to Mum about how we need to empathise rather than take on every single care in the world. How we need to find contentment and joy in the little things, without everyone else's troubles constantly clouding our view. It's a juggling act...

    AND you love buildings as I love buildings... some really sweet architecture there.

    AND you love a good mystery...my best guess is you are somewhere in America... do I get a prize?
    :-)
    BB

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  8. Beautiful photos of the architecture, though I have no idea where you were there.
    Worrying I've learned sometimes is natures way of making us listen to our senses. We seem to have lost that ability, especially when people are always telling us not to worry. Sometimes there is a logical reason to worry and be concerned. Sometimes it's all in our heads. The trick is learning to truly listen to our primal abilities, our senses, and to act on our worries if needed, and to ignore them and move on , if they are just all in our head.

    Sure hope you had a great time whereever you were!

    ~Lisa

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  9. Don't know where you were , but it looks lovely! I worry sometimes , but more about things like family and friends than travel .

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  10. The houses are beautiful, but the colors are a wee bit gloomy aren't they. Yes I am a worrier, that's why I have never flown! Big chicken I am. I loved the advice from the typewriting manual. Who knew a book could be so smart!!!

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  11. {Lisa}~ You have such a good point. Intuition we ladies must listen to and follow, that is for sure!!

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  12. I was going to guess Salem along with everyone else. No worries on the plane...I get in any moving vehicle and I fall asleep immediately. I drive my travel companions crazy.

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  13. I'm guessin' San Fran! ... but it seems pretty darn flat! That nautical feel is there...like Nantucket but there isnt enough shake. Hmmm... Salem would fit but I dont know! How romantic are those houses! Edward would have totally bought one of those:) lol

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  14. Love the photos! Not sure where they are - New England somewhere?

    I am a worrier. My cure is a good ride or run. Both activities change my focus on what is happening right now. I am getting better, but still worry more than the average person, I think! Good for you being calm on the plane. I have to work on that one!

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  15. Hmmm - I'm guessing somewhere in New England - that's the closest I could guess...

    I'm a worrier too - flying doesn't bother me too much, but I can usually find something else to worry about given a bit of time. :-)

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  16. I think you are in Salem, Mass. but I am not sure! Kinda made my skin crawl thinking about being there this time of year. Those buildings are beautiful though! And the last part about work instead of worry is terrific!

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  17. I've had to fly hundreds of times for my job, and it never gets any easier for me. I just hate flying!! The only thing that helps my nerves is reading. I get a new book, and try to get a good chapter into it before boarding the plane. That way, I resume reading and am so into the book that I hardly notice that the plane is in the air and we are well into the trip.

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  18. {AHCM}~ Hee hee, Edward totally would have bought one! ;)

    {Photogchic}~ I am the same way in a moving car...totally makes me drowsy. Minimal turbulence can help me do that too and I'll doze off....but actually sleeping on a red-eye is impossible for me!

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  19. Funny--what a great typewriter manual--it's like the Wizard of Oz.

    I love the pictures of the old homes.

    And yes, I'm a big worrier. I hate it! I have to stay as busy as possible, too. I'm one of those who always has a feeling that the other shoe is going to drop anytime--happiness can't last forever..blah, blah. Ick.

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  20. I don't worry too much; my wife worries enough for the both of us! As for flying, I don't get nervous, never have. But then, I'm a pilot. I've found that many people are afraid of flying because they don't really understand the physics behind it. Take a day and go to your local airport, talk to a flight instructor. Tell them your concerns and let them explain it to you, then go for an introductory flight in a small airplane with them. The majority of flight instructors deal with this all the time and want to help. This usually helps a great deal, unless you're dealing with a severe phobia of flying (but it doesn't sound like it).

    Just remember, flying is still one of the safest ways to travel by far.

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  21. Hard pics, but I'd guessed Salem too! Ha! Thought I was clever, then I saw everyone else beat me to it. Love the house with the turret thing. Really cool round windows! Looks cold there too. Hope you had a great trip and welcome back. Oh, and yes, I'm a huge worrywart. I keep trying not to be but....

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  22. I love the script about worrying... It totally makes sense. I'm am a very anxious person by nature and I worry and stress about everything. I think I might copy that script and paste it in my truck. Lol!

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  23. I'm part of the worrywart club too- and don't much enjoy flying. Love the shots of those buildings-so much detail in the architecture!

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  24. Xanex...stops my worring if I am on a steep drop off trail...or Cowgirl Courage!!! LOL
    I agree both you and Paint Girl got the worry gene form your mama!

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  25. I'd guess Salem or Transylvania (is there one?) LOL.

    In the last 10 yrs, I've had to travel a lot for work. Flying no longer gives me the butterflies, But the small, stinky seats and narrow aisles makes it very unpleasant.

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  26. i would think if you were in salem, you would be taking more shots than those and some are more scarier than those houses...but that 'widow's watch' in the first house indicates you are close to water unless the house is newer and a replica of an older one...leaves are still green in one photo and if you just got back then forget new england as their leaves would be gone...and that looked to be a maple...hmmm, pony girl, you got me...about worrying. i am the worst! i love eckhart tole who reminds us to live in the moment and that our inner voices are often our worse enemy...true in my case! ;~)

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  27. Looks like you are in Salem MA -- former home of the witches....
    As far as worry, I don't do near as much of it as I used to....lots of money spent at a psychologist and a couple of really good books helped turn this around for me. Also, I found that counting your blessings helps put things in perspective and banishes worry.
    Love the passage from the typewriter book.

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  28. My guess is Salem. I used to live in Beverly, one town over, and worked in Salem as a temp -- a LONG time ago, right out of college. It's a beautiful place to be this time of year.

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  29. I have no idea where you are but the architecture is very cool!
    I like your typewriter lessons! This one on worry is so true! "Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do but it will get you nowhere!" Can I use it?

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  30. I am very much a worrier! Love the houses, they have so much character. I have no idea where it would be though.

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  31. I don't worry too awful much...it's got to be something really BIG for me to worry. About flying...a couple of adult beverages does wonders ;~)

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  32. I'm with Kritter Keeper..and E. Toile..and try to relax and believe that everything is meant to be...so I don't worry for too long, although a little worry is good for the soul. :)

    Where-ever you are visiting..it sure looks alittle alot like San Fransisco..such beautiful artitecture! Hope you enjoyed yourself there.

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  33. {Fantastyk Voyager}~ Of course you can use it...that is the exact quote I've read online or elsewhere too, I thought it was funny I found it attached to a couple of paragraphs in an old typewriter manual, too! :)

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  34. That does look like my neck of the woods PG. As for worrying, it's not worth it. Easier said than done but just not worth it. It's a good lesson in letting go of control issues too.

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  35. the houses look very classic, but i have no idea where you were. anyhows, i guess worrying is normal, but try not to worry much while traveling. chill :)

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  36. I don't worry about flying on a plane, because I don't ever do it! I have been up in helicopters before, but it is so fascinating, it overrides the fear.
    I guess my take on it is, why worry about something until it happens.
    " Don't trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you."
    I think I heard that on an old Leave it to Beaver show.

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  37. I am not sure where you went! I am not good at guessing places, but the buildings there are beautiful!! I am a worry wart! I worry about everything and I let it eat me up. And then...then I eat everything I see! I am a worry eater!! It is bad! A lot of times I just have to walk outside to get away from food! hahahaha! Suprisingly I am not the size of a house!

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  38. You know, I worry I worry too much. ;) I have to stop. I do. I will.

    I've missed you and all your beautiful adventures. The pumpkin stand really kicked my rear. Trying to catch up.

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