Life Is Short, So Don't Waste It On Stupid Stuff

How much time do we spend on petty thoughts and desires? I have wasted many hours worrying about stupid things.    This is the stupid stuff that I try to avoid worrying about.

HERE IS WHAT IS STUPID:

1.  Anything outside of my control, including but not limited to;

  A.  Who will win the presidential election,

  B.  If others like me (okay, sometimes I still worry about this),  including if others like what I say, or if others like the way I look or how I dress,

  C.  If others think my daughter has too many tattoos.

2.  Anything that matters little in the course of life, for instance:

    A. Whether or not I drive an expensive car,

    B.  Whether or not I wear high heels,

    C.  If I let my hair go grey,

    D.   Belonging to country clubs,

    E.  Botox. 

3.  Gossip, about anything including about wealth, either mine or envying someone else's.  

HERE IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT:

1.  Caring about others,

2. Having love, of people, pets, etc. in your life,

3. Being persistent and focused in what you find important in life,

4.  Laughing, laughing, and laughing.