How do you cope with stress?

Hi Michael,

> There is NO SUCH THING AS STRESS. So
> thinking you have it and trying to get rid
> of it does no good - how can you get rid of
> something that doesn't exist?

> Instead, try only to realize what it is that
> you're actually feeling and calling stress.

> Are you nervous about something? Anxious?
> Doubtful? Frustrated? Angry things aren't
> going your way? Uptight? Overwhelmed?

Michael, yes, like other responses I think you've hit the nail on the head.... I think it's some anxiety regarding some offline business activity I'm doing.... I'm learning a lot, but everyone here has helped me to re-evaluate it....

> I've seen couples come to blows over
> money... or rather... a lack of it. Yet the
> reality is, money isn't real. And the worse
> thing that could happen is nothing really
> that bad. Phone turned off. Electricity cut.
> Car taken away. Whatever. Nothing really
> ever happens to THEM... the person. Only to
> things... all of which will be gone in time
> any way.

Yes, that's especially true for us here in Australia (there's a pretty good system here to catch you if you should fall, but we pay for it with higher taxes)....

> Many years ago I backed my car (van) into a
> concrete pillar in a shopping centre - if
> you've ever driven a van you'll know how
> this is possible.

> My wife sat quietly not sure how I was going
> to react to this.

> I got out and had a look. Hoped back into
> the car and said, "Oh well, that'll
> need to be fixed" and drove off.
> Certainly blase. A least I wasn't
> "stressed" ;o)

Heheh, nice story. :) That's a good attitude to have.... :)

Thanks! :)

- Dien