Say It Out Loud In a Sentence

Ever get wrapped around the axle about something? Perhaps something that shouldn’t be causing you angst?

We all have. Hell, I’m an expert in the subject.

Last night I figured out a way to determine the value of a concern. Say it out loud in a sentence.

Say it out loud in a sentence and you will immediately understand either the gravity or the ridiculousness of the situation.

If it’s something serious, you will recognize the importance and you can clear your mind to take appropriate action.

However, if it’s ridiculous, well, you’ll likely laugh. At least I did last night when I was having a conversation with my sister.

[This is the point at which I share silly, intimate details of my personal life so you can a) read a real-life example of what I’m talking about, and b) have a good laugh at my expense.]

Last night I was talking with my sister, nursing a case of agida and feeling pretty angsty. I was whining. About a boy. Bear in mind that I’m 46, not 16. Still feeling angsty about a boy. (And when I say boy I mean man.)

So I boiled it down for a moment in my head and said it out loud in a sentence…

“I’m feeling angsty because a guy I like hasn’t emailed me.”

Go ahead. Laugh. We did. In fact, I almost immediately said, “Gee, that sounds pretty ridiculous when I say it out loud, in English, in a sentence!” before we burst into laughter.

The point is, we can get all hung up on simple stuff, and our brain loves to capitalize on that crap. The only place in the known universe paying over 10% interest is your mind. Giving you more for your money than you ever bargained for.

But it’s hard.

I know.

It is.

So do like I’m doing today. Fill your day (and life) with things that you want to do just for you. Things you love to do and things you need to do. Get the hell out of your head all day long. You do not need to be paying that loan shark all that interest.

In the amazing words of Mary Oliver…

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Don’t spend it wrapped around the axle.

Go ahead. I dare you.

Say it out loud in a sentence.