Feeling stressed out?
Stress is worrying about something that hasn’t happened yet or trying to solve a problem in the future that doesn’t even exist.
Peace is only found in the present.
Productivity is only in the present.
You can only be peaceful and productive right now.
People often escape into thoughts about their past or future.
Rather than always worrying about becoming, just be.
Live in the here and now, and enjoy your life.
Don’t chase—be fully present.
Because only now can you truly enjoy your life.
And when you are fully present, there is no space for stress.
Stress always exists in the future.
It arises when the mind moves toward the future.
For example, you might have a problem and start worrying about what will happen in the future if you don’t solve it.
Here’s an analogy:
You’re sitting in a boat, and water is leaking inside.
Instead of pumping the water out or emptying the boat with a bucket, you feel stressed out.
The solution? Don’t overthink—just get the job done in the present.
At the same time, navigate your boat toward land. Most boats have an autopilot, so use it while you try to fix the hole.
If all else fails, call for emergency help (every boat should have an AIS system) so another boat can rescue you. Or get into your dinghy.
It’s easy to say…
And it’s easy to do when you’re doing everything you can. Once you’ve done all you can, you stop worrying, and the stress disappears.
Yes, this has happened to me too…
And I’ve been in even more dangerous situations while sailing alone.
Chasing the future is stressful. Instead, work in the here and now, relaxed.
Do whatever you can do—nothing more is possible.
And if it doesn’t work out, consider it a valuable life lesson.
I always calculate in advance: What if it doesn’t work out?
I always have a Plan B…
This way, I can work relaxed and worry-free.
I’ve been bankrupt three times—what’s one more? Who cares?
The most important thing is to have faith in the Lord. Without it, you are a poor being indeed!
My Video: Are You Chasing Stress Instead of Success? https://youtu.be/Tw1ScSqsoUI
My Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast4/Are-You-Chasing-Stress-Instead-of-Success.mp3