Someone defined stress as the distance between expectations and reality. The greater the distance the greater the stress. It is like having one foot on the dock and the other on a boat drifting away from the dock. Needless to say a stretching experience.
So what is the answer?
One option is to lower our expectations. Sometimes the demands we put on ourselves are too high.
Those who feel extremely responsible, or who are over achievers, create demands beyond their capacities.
Option two is to clearly and objectively define the reality. We can easily view reality through the filtered lens of our emotions. If we let our emotions define our reality we can easily be deceived and create needless expectations. Remember the apostle Paul reminded us to fix our mind on what is true.
Sometimes we need to exercise both options to alleviate the stress in our lives. Here's to dryer days ahead. If you know what I mean?
Friday, March 7, 2014
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