The Real Energy Crisis
Author: Michael A. Verdicchio
Author: Michael A. Verdicchio
There's a lot of talk today about the price of oil. Since
late last summer, the cost of oil has skyrocketed to record
prices. But that's not the real energy crisis.
The real energy crisis is not in the price of oil. It is
in the price millions of people pay every day for worrying.
Yes, worrying! How much energy do people expend day after
day worrying about things that are out of their control?
How much energy is wasted over things that might not even
happen?
Worry, frustration and fear are draining many people of
energy that could be used to bring success into their
lives. It is counterproductive and often manifests itself
through physical illness. Have you ever heard the phrase,
"I'm worried sick?" It is true.
How many people have worried and worried about something
that never happened? How much mental energy is wasted
every single day because of worries and fears? What if
that energy was directed to positive and productive
solutions?
Beside all the negatives that we hear and see every day on
the news reports, almost everywhere you go you hear
negative talkers. Some predict economic disaster. Others
forecast nothing but gloom and doom on the horizon. Still
others, who are depressed with all the news, see only the
worst and then proceed to extinguish any hope in all those
around them.
Their chatter produces nothing but worry, anxiety, and
fear. Even when faced with something good, they usually
reply with, "Well it probably won't last." It is very
unpleasant to be around all those grumblers when you don't
want to live that way!
People who are positive, cheerful, hopeful, content with
today and excited about the possibilities of tomorrow, are
the kind of people who truly inspire others. Those are the
kind of people I want to be around.
You know what? I woke up this morning! I am alive! If you
are reading this, then so are you! I have another day to
live! So do you! We have once again been given the
precious gift of life!
I woke up this morning and my house was still standing!
All my belongings are still here. The birds are singing
beautiful songs as I walk outside. The grass is growing
and the roses are blooming. Everywhere I look, I see signs
of life, growth and abundance! I woke up this morning
still living in a free country! And, regardless of what
the price of oil is today, I still have the freedom to
pursue happiness. Pursue it! That does not indicate
entitlement, but rather a choice on my part. It is my
choice! I can pursue my own happiness.
Happiness for me is how I define it. Happiness for you is
how you define it. You and I can both choose to pursue our
own happiness. I can waste energy by choosing to look at
all the "bad news," or, I can focus my energy and thoughts
on where I want my life to go, regardless of what's going
on around me. I choose to focus on and pursue the
possibilities.
We were not put here on this earth to live a life of
misery, worried sick every day. However, that is how some
choose to live. That is their choice. Those are the
thoughts that they have decided to think and they will reap
the results of those thoughts.
The Creator never intended for us to be negative and
depressed. But one can choose to complain about everything
in their life and then scan the sky for clouds that are not
there. That is their choice. Those are the thoughts that
they have decided to think and they will reap the results
of those thoughts.
Instead, why not choose to be grateful for what you have
and consistently refuse to be discouraged regardless of the
price of oil or the price of anything else! You can look
for solutions and possibilities. You can anticipate and
expect His blessings in your life, for those blessings have
nothing to do with the price of oil.
Choosing to expect His blessings is also a choice. Those
are thoughts that you can decide to think and you will reap
the results of those thoughts.
About the Author:
Listen to one of Michael A. Verdicchio's Pep Talks at
http://www.MikesPepTalks.com/christians2free.html
Michael has a free newsletter called, THE PEP LETTER, at
http://www.christianinspirationalgifts.com/pepletter.html .
Michael is a husband, father, minister, author, and
broadcaster. He has been the voice on numerous productions
over the years.
late last summer, the cost of oil has skyrocketed to record
prices. But that's not the real energy crisis.
The real energy crisis is not in the price of oil. It is
in the price millions of people pay every day for worrying.
Yes, worrying! How much energy do people expend day after
day worrying about things that are out of their control?
How much energy is wasted over things that might not even
happen?
Worry, frustration and fear are draining many people of
energy that could be used to bring success into their
lives. It is counterproductive and often manifests itself
through physical illness. Have you ever heard the phrase,
"I'm worried sick?" It is true.
How many people have worried and worried about something
that never happened? How much mental energy is wasted
every single day because of worries and fears? What if
that energy was directed to positive and productive
solutions?
Beside all the negatives that we hear and see every day on
the news reports, almost everywhere you go you hear
negative talkers. Some predict economic disaster. Others
forecast nothing but gloom and doom on the horizon. Still
others, who are depressed with all the news, see only the
worst and then proceed to extinguish any hope in all those
around them.
Their chatter produces nothing but worry, anxiety, and
fear. Even when faced with something good, they usually
reply with, "Well it probably won't last." It is very
unpleasant to be around all those grumblers when you don't
want to live that way!
People who are positive, cheerful, hopeful, content with
today and excited about the possibilities of tomorrow, are
the kind of people who truly inspire others. Those are the
kind of people I want to be around.
You know what? I woke up this morning! I am alive! If you
are reading this, then so are you! I have another day to
live! So do you! We have once again been given the
precious gift of life!
I woke up this morning and my house was still standing!
All my belongings are still here. The birds are singing
beautiful songs as I walk outside. The grass is growing
and the roses are blooming. Everywhere I look, I see signs
of life, growth and abundance! I woke up this morning
still living in a free country! And, regardless of what
the price of oil is today, I still have the freedom to
pursue happiness. Pursue it! That does not indicate
entitlement, but rather a choice on my part. It is my
choice! I can pursue my own happiness.
Happiness for me is how I define it. Happiness for you is
how you define it. You and I can both choose to pursue our
own happiness. I can waste energy by choosing to look at
all the "bad news," or, I can focus my energy and thoughts
on where I want my life to go, regardless of what's going
on around me. I choose to focus on and pursue the
possibilities.
We were not put here on this earth to live a life of
misery, worried sick every day. However, that is how some
choose to live. That is their choice. Those are the
thoughts that they have decided to think and they will reap
the results of those thoughts.
The Creator never intended for us to be negative and
depressed. But one can choose to complain about everything
in their life and then scan the sky for clouds that are not
there. That is their choice. Those are the thoughts that
they have decided to think and they will reap the results
of those thoughts.
Instead, why not choose to be grateful for what you have
and consistently refuse to be discouraged regardless of the
price of oil or the price of anything else! You can look
for solutions and possibilities. You can anticipate and
expect His blessings in your life, for those blessings have
nothing to do with the price of oil.
Choosing to expect His blessings is also a choice. Those
are thoughts that you can decide to think and you will reap
the results of those thoughts.
About the Author:
Listen to one of Michael A. Verdicchio's Pep Talks at
http://www.MikesPepTalks.com/christians2free.html
Michael has a free newsletter called, THE PEP LETTER, at
http://www.christianinspirationalgifts.com/pepletter.html .
Michael is a husband, father, minister, author, and
broadcaster. He has been the voice on numerous productions
over the years.
