Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A Break in the Day... For thoughts on Stress


As I take a brief break I ponder the fact that there are certain things in life that are sure to bring stress.. and perhaps at times there are many good stressors (also known as eustress). ... yet sometimes events occur that perhaps put us on the fine line of whether or not to stress about them... it is with these we have a choice. Sometimes writing, reading and praying about them brings perspective.... sometimes we act too quickly.. sometimes we dwell too much. I am mindful of the importance of faith, hope, love, friendship, and taking occasional breaks in the day so as not to stress out about that which may bring stress, but to focus on the positive, the situation, and come up with solutions. Such solutions may be directed at the self, and/ or others. Yet sometimes we need to pause, breathe, go for a run, pray, or just take a step back to ponder that which brings unrest to the heart and soul. Just a little food for thought.


"There are thousands of causes for stress... one antidote to stress is self expression."


(Garson Kanin)...


Perhaps the blog and personal journals are one beautiful venue for self expression?!

Blessings to anyone who stops by

Kringle

6 comments:

  1. Kringle I agree that blogging does free the soul and allows one to exhale.
    Thank you for following. Sending blessings to you. Carmen

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  2. Thanks for your kind comments Carmen.. yes, there is something about writing that is beautiful

    Blessings
    Kringle

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  3. I awoke this morning with negative, stressful thoughts. I didn't like this and blamed a couple of people for making me have these thoughts. I had to stop myself and direct my mind to the positive.

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  4. Good for you in considering the positive... I too have been prayerful during times of tenderness this week.
    Kringle

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  5. Having dealt with anxiety most of my life, I have learned to observe the thoughts & feelings (whether by meditation or writing) and follow them without owning them. When I'm content that I see how they're connected to me, but that they are not me per se, I release them. It brings forth a great sense of calm and well-being.

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  6. Yes, I agree, writing is a wonderful way to gain perspective!
    Blessings,
    Kringle

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