Happy Saying "Oh, Well..."

Sometimes we can be beseiged by doubts and anxiety, and in those times, it's important to be able to say "Oh, well," and move on to the next thing. As in "Oh, well, so my 28 year old son wants to come home and live in the basement. It could be worse. I think I'll go plant some bulbs." Or, "Oh, well, I have to count up my change to buy dog food, but everything will work out. Let's go for a walk in the apple orchard!" Because 99 times out of 100, no matter how you worry and fret, things could be worse, and things will somehow work out. It just might take awhile.

So, this weekend, let's practice being zen. Make a list of all your stupid or serious worries. Then burn the paper the worries are written on (safely, or you'll have a bigger worry), all the while breathing deeply and saying "oh, well" on the exhale. Then, take a walk or bake something or putter around in your garden. Then write or draw your burning ritual, and your next move. It will be cathartic, I promise.