I Talked ‘Till I Was Blue in The Face

I like this quote: “Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” I used to worry about stuff I couldn’t control:

• My sister is still using drugs.
• My friend is drinking at 8am.
• A close family member stopped talking to me and I don’t know why.
• My nephew is getting tackled on a football field.
• A cousin is engaged to the biggest loser.
• My brother is riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
• A 17-year-old student quit dance and high school and is making full-on adult choices.

We must acknowledge our lack of power when it comes to fixing the lives of others. If you've already:

• Lectured and shared your personal horror stories
• Provided scientific proof
• Attended 12-step meetings
• Made threats and presented ultimatums
• Organized interventions
• Called the authorities, and
• Talked till you were blue in the face, then perhaps it's time to acknowledge that all you can do is be a good example (which never really feels like it’s good enough).

Bottom line: People do what they want to do. Worry not, my friend. Try not to worry yourself blue.