How to relieve stress! SERIOUSLY!

I learned something today which is so simple that someone should have shared it before now: live in the moment. Seriously, for those of us who have stress and anxiety, if we were to always live in the moment, things would be great.

Instead of worrying about tomorrow, just enjoy the fact that you are alive and breathing. I just learned my friend's cancer did not spread. She had a double mastectomy on Thursday, but the tests said that it was limited to the tumor in her breast. She thanked all of you for prayers, and I thank you.

I worried so much, and she is fine. If we all could remember to live in the moment, stress and anxiety would go away for good.

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Stephannie H. Aug 24, 2011, 7:18pm UTC

Yes. I try to do that but alot of times, it just isn't an easy thing to do.

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Angela A. Aug 24, 2011, 7:29pm UTC

It wouldn't work for me. I can't do that. Literally can't

*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle Y. Aug 25, 2011, 9:18pm UTC

How about right this second? I know what you mean, but God will work things for the good.

Angela A. Aug 26, 2011, 2:20pm UTC

I had tried many times to think on the positive side. It worked all of two seconds, when something else would go wrong. It just doesn't work for me

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Pamela Marks Aug 24, 2011, 10:25pm UTC

I am so glad to hear the good news.

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Larry H. Aug 24, 2011, 10:31pm UTC

thanks for sharing.

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Susan N. Aug 24, 2011, 10:49pm UTC

So glad for your good news about your friend.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Aug 25, 2011, 12:05am UTC

for i was told many yrs ago after 4 strokes and all I am to be happy,, I look in the mirror and say I am bless and happy.. yes I have fault yet I am love for them and with them
I dont stress out as much as we did.
glad to hear about your friend,,

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wendy st. john-devereaux Aug 25, 2011, 7:56am UTC

it is the concept of BE HERE NOW

i strive for that daily, but still have a problem with it

it helps if i take 2-3 minutes, a few times a day, to just stop, relax my body, and meditate on a good word (like: peace, joy, love, etc)----that is a good way to de-stress

blessings

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wendy st. john-devereaux Aug 25, 2011, 7:56am UTC

p.s. glad to hear your friend is doing well

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Tessa D. Aug 25, 2011, 6:11pm UTC

I relieve stress by screaming at the cats

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Adelaide M. Aug 28, 2011, 8:58pm UTC

Thanks for posting to Point Taken. Have a great night!

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