Thinkin' about "THINGS"

     You know, lately, I have been thinking a lot about "things."  The more I think about my obsession with "things," (yes, I said obsession), the more afraid and ashamed I become.  I am not just talking about material "things." I am talking about work "things," home "things," family "things," money "things," time "things,"...a whole lot of "things."
     I have to be entirely honest, I have a pretty great life. Really, I do. I know it.  I have a great family, beautiful home, supportive friends, co-workers I adore, and more blessings than any one person really should have. Still, I often find myself unhappy worrying about "things." Many of these "things" I can change, some I cannot. But, I find myself mired down by fears, real and imagined, that prevent me from taking action. Am I lazy? I don't believe I am, but why can't I simply get over or work through all these "things?"
     I think that fear... well... sucks!  I want to be brave, not just sometimes, or when it's easy, but brave all the time. I just feel like there are so many "things" going on in my life right now, that I have forgotten how to be brave. Shucks, I am even afraid when I go to the dentist anymore. (Sorry Doctor Boyd, you are a wonderful dentist. It's me, not you.)
     I think the only way I can work through all this stress and fear about "things," is for me to become brave again. I mean, honestly, what do I really have to lose? My family? My friends?  I don't think so. I feel like "things" are pushing me to make some major changes in my life. It is true that no one is promised a tomorrow, so I better get brave quickly and take care of some "things."
     I often pray about "things." The Serenity Prayer is one of my favorites.

     Maybe, just maybe, I can start to work through some of these "things." Do me a favor, please. Say a prayer for me. I'll take all the help I can get with "things." It's a work in progress...