Tomorrow’s Trouble

“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; it empties today of its strengths.”
~Corrie ten Boom~

Worry feels productive. It doesn’t look like it’s doing nothing — it’s planning, preparing, bracing. But all it’s actually doing is draining the tank you need for right now.

Tomorrow’s going to show up whether you worried about it or not. Might as well show up strong.

The Dude 🐸

Thought for the Day
Save your strength for the day you’re actually in.

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