Crossroads—2026-05-05 (Patreon)

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Chapter 101: DON’T WORRY by Emma Knox

Well, I guess I’m writing this post mostly for me. It’s about me worrying.

I found a couple of quotes about worry. Mostly about how worrying don't help anything.

Mary Schmich, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, said this in her Chicago Tribune column published on June 1, 1997:

“Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4 PM on some idle Tuesday.”

I hope you like how I wrote that! It’s like maybe I’ve been going to college for a few months and am trying to learn a few things!

Anyway, another one from the man who founded Holiday Inn…

Kemmons Wilson said, "Do not worry. You can’t change the past, but you sure can ruin the present by worrying over the future. Remember that half the things we worry about never happen, and the other half are going to happen anyway. So, why worry?"

Now, I know those are just words, but me and Noah sort of decided they’re partly true.

There’s a difference between worrying and planning for something unexpected. We think worrying is something you do with your gut, but planning is something you do with your head.

Hope this helps someone besides me! Thanks for reading my post!

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