Work! Don’t Worry!
Many years ago when a job for which I was hired – a job that I had already settled into – suddenly became less sure, I was close to scared! (Okay, I admit it! I really WAS scared – scared that the job would be pulled out from under me!) I found myself fretting over whether or not I would be in that position the next day, the next week, the next month! It was a little unnerving!
I will always remember my boss stopping by and leaning into the doorway of my office on the day we found out the job was in jeopardy! I looked up at him expecting him to dispense the bad news. He only smiled and said, “Mark! Work! Don’t Worry!” With that he turned and walked away!
I pondered his words only for a moment and then returned my attention to the tasks at hand. “Work! Don’t Worry!” Those words gave me peace; direction; a sense of control! I worked there for seven years and never once worried again that the job would go away!
Work . . . Wins . . . Wins . . . Over . . . Worry . . . Everytime!
Worry deflates; defeats; deafens; distracts; drags down!
Work engages; energizes; encourages; embraces!
Today! Right where you are! Whatever challenge you are facing . . . “Work! Don’t Worry!”
Peace!
Mark E. Hundley
