The biggest waste of time in all of our lives is worrying. Time spent worrying, is time spent not living. Worrying by its very nature takes us out of the present moment and into the past, ruminating over what has already happened or into the future, projecting what might possibly come to pass. Worry keeps us trapped in our heads and keeps us from truly enjoying life, as it’s unfolding. Although some amount of planning and looking ahead is always necessary, the act of worrying is always optional. Today, recognize that worry is a total waste of time. It doesn’t change anything. All is does it steal your joy and keep you very busy doing nothing. Today, you can choose to stop wasting your time worrying. In fact, you can choose to be in the moment and trust in the one that follows it. You can’t always control what tomorrow or your future will look like, but you can know that more often than not, it will lead to something good if you are truly open to what the uncertainty of the future can bring you. And, when it doesn’t, know that you will get through it—and faster if you haven’t already overwhelmed yourself with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Today, know that on the other side of worry, there’s trust. You can't always trust in specifics, but you can trust in yourself and you can trust in Life. Today, choose to consciously stop worrying and just trust.

Just for today, I release all negative thoughts about the past and all worries about the future. I realize that stress is only fear. I now release all fear. I trust the power that created me to protect me, guide me and love me at all times and under all circumstances. I am safe and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.