Looking for trouble?

"To let knowledge produce troubles, and then use knowledge to prepare against them, is like stirring water in hopes of making it clear." Lao-Tzu

We all know people who expect the worst, or - when things go badly, say it was inevitable.  Perhaps we are one of those people ourselves.  As the wise Lao-Tzu said, looking for trouble does not serve us.  As caregivers, there is no way we can be prepared for what may happen.  We can have systems of support in place, and they will fall through.  We can have our houses set up for safety, and accidents will happen.  I like to set things up to prevent difficulties, and then stop thinking about it.  For instance, night lights to illuminate pathways in the house, keeping walking areas free of obstacles -- that sort of thing.  That is all we can do.  There are some times and some things I just give over to God; and if you do not believe in God, then perhaps you can give it over to life unfolding as it will.  We, as caregivers, have enough on our plates without taking on worrying or looking for troubles as dessert.  It is a diet from which it is best we refrain.