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Don't anticipate

I went on the Walk To Emmaus a few years ago.  It is a 72-hour Christian leader-building weekend.  It was the most wonderful experience.  One of the main things I learned during that weekend is to "not anticipate"  The team members always say "Do not anticipate, participate".  Ok. Whatever. But I have to tell you that since then, that phrase pops into my head often.  I find that this one little phrase, if practiced, can make a huge difference in my attitude.  Sometimes, I worry about what is coming next.  Frequently when this happens, that phrase pops into my head. For example, I spent a lot of time at work worrying and fretting over having to oversee implementation of some big complex management system that I just knew I'd have to do (because I had to do all the previous ones!)  I don't know how many hours of sleep that I lost, certain that upper management wouldn't have a clue what they would be asking so they wouldn't supply adequate ex...