Is Catastrophe Looming in the Texas Power Grid?

Shortcuts are haunting Texas residents again as the state’s power manager, ERCOT, warns of electricity outages.

Texans preserving electricity in June 2021/Athens, TX

The Texas power grid was not built in a day.

But, it broke down in one day, February 15, 2021.

At 1:25 AM, ERCOT set off rolling power outages.

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Is Catastrophe Looming in the Texas Power Grid?

How to Overcome a Lifetime of Worries

Worries overloaded the young doctor.

So, he sought a gypsy for advice.

Gypsy makes worries worse
Gypsy and crystal ball/Creatista/FeaturePics

“What do you see?” fretted the doctor.

“You will be poor and unhappy till age 50.”

“Well,” said the doctor, “what happens after that?”

“After that, you get used to it.”

Worries are bad habits, aren’t they?

They stick around if we let them.

But, three steps banish worries quicker than a windstorm clears leaves.

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How to Overcome a Lifetime of Worries

Cancer Survivor Defies Diagnosis in Iron Man Triathlon

Isabella de la Houssaye was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2018.

The disease took a big toll as she struggled to walk after chemo.

Nine months later, she completed the “world’s most difficult sporting event.”

Cancer survivor finishes race
Exceptional willingness to thrive months after cancer diagnosis/The Daily Advertiser

Here are three takeaways for your performance in big scary moments.

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Cancer Survivor Defies Diagnosis in Iron Man Triathlon