Don’t Worry, Be Happy. I’m really curious to know how many of you just started singing the Bobby McFerrin song in your head? I know I did! And I hope it brought a smile to your face.
You might be surprised to know what inspired that song. In an interview, Mr. McFerrin explained that he saw a poster with that phrase in it and thought it was a great philosophy. I couldn’t agree more. It IS a great philosophy. And one that can really be helpful in your day-to-day life.
Of course, there are different kinds of worry. Some can be surprisingly good for you while others can be greatly detrimental. There are also different levels of worry in life. I could do a whole course on worry. Because worry speaks to emotions, and emotions speak to mindset. And just like that we’re back to my favorite topic – mindset.
But today I want to encourage you with just a short simple phrase. If you have worry in your life, I want you to remember that you may be robbing yourself of the joy of today by worrying about something that may never happen tomorrow. And for those times, I want you to just grab onto this phrase. Don’t Worry, Be Happy.
I have to tell you, that since the idea for today’s encouragement came into my mind, this song has been stuck in my head. And it keeps bringing a smile to my face. I hope it sticks in your head today, too. And I hope it makes you smile.