STRESS MANAGEMENT

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass
of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out
ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't
matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it."

"If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour,
I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to
call an ambulance. "In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I
hold it, the heavier it becomes."

He continued, "And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry
our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes
increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on." "As with the glass of
water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.
When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden."

"So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't
carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're carrying
now, let them down for a moment if you can. Relax; pick them up later after
you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it!"

And then he shared some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

* Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
* Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
* Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of
it.
* Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.
* If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
* If you lend someone money and never see that person again, it was probably
worth it.
* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning
to others.
* Never buy a car you can't push.
* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't
have a leg to stand on.
* Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
* Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
* The second mouse gets the cheese.
* When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
* Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
* You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to
one person.
* Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
* We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and
some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they
all have to live in the same box.
* A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Well, things are going pretty good. Took bandages off and now it is just rehab exercises. Thanks to all who sent me messages of cheer and support.

Take care and stay well.

I have had a sort of vacation for the past two weeks. My "vacation" has been a time of physical pain. I tore the cartilege in my knee and will need arthroscopic surgery on it Fri. Jan 13! Hey, I am NOT superstitious! Fri the 13 comes after Thurs, the 12th. I know I will be ok. I just will NOT walk under any ladders or break any mirrors that day! I try to look on the positive side of life and I did not want to burden any of the new friends I have met on this blog. I have gotten some very good encouragement ("warm fuzzies") and I appreciate that. It does seem to help to let off steam but I do not want to burden others with my problems. If any of you feel inclined to do so you can send me a pat on the head and a warm fuzzy (or two) Misery loves company. But a smile helps more! Stay well you all.

First, take twelve, finely-aged months, see that they have been thoroughly peeled and cleaned of any lingering bitterness, resentment, envy or spite. Pick off any unpleasant memories that may remain and wash away all feelings of anger and hatred. Make sure that these years are completely cleansed of the past.

Divide these months into parts, 30-31 per month (one month may only have 28). A full batch will keep for a year, so do not attempt to prepare the entire batch at once. Prepare one day at a time, as follows:

Into each day mix these ingredients:

Faith
Patience
Courage
Work
Hope
Devotion
Faithfulness
Liberality
Rest
Prayer
Meditation

Knead all ingredients together with love, grace and kindness, then place on a well blessed sheet of honor.

~ Bake with joy and optimism! ~

For the icing, mix a cupful of good humor, a teaspoonful of good spirit, a dash of fun and a pinch of silliness. Spread generously over each new day, then top with a sprinkling of playfulness and garnish with the Resolution of your choice and a smile!

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OK guys! I have been blogging since the middle of December. Taking it a step at a time. Trying not to look foolish and making mistakes.
Some of you are sooooo verbal and can write up a storm. I can't tell if the blogs are real life or just something that you have concocted in your warped mind.
Before I even read my business mail I am begining to come online and look for comments, PMs, and just general statements of support and encouragement. I feel pumped up by your remarks. Just the thing I need to start off my day.
Thanks to all of you. I wish you all a great, fabulous New Year. May all your dreams and desires come true. (Be careful what you wish for, you might get it!)
BTW. I am a Saggitarius...A Hopeless Romantic!