Erasing Stress

I wish to erase 'stress'  just like that image : )

It is a known fact  that too much stress weakens the body, our immune system. And in the process  we become an easy prey to diseases. 

While reading a book the other night, I’ve learned that stress can be equated to  worrying.

....and it is suggested to quit worrying whenever possible. And try to get rid of every

anxious thoughts ----->   

According to the author, the best antidote to worrying is trusting more. We need to keep the faith - our faith  in God, in ourselves and in other people.

*Faith in God could mean  we have to accept the fact  that we have no  control  over many things and believe that there is a greater invisible power.

*Faith in ourselves could mean we are capable of performing our best because  we believe we can.

*and Faith in others could mean we’re  putting  our trust in our family, friends and other trusted people as well. 

Ahh perhaps  these are  all easier said than done  but definitely worth-considering....   Otherwise stress could easily eat us up or 'erase' us in any way. 

A Foolish Prayer

Note: This personal story was originally published on my account from another site.  
I made few editing for this post. 

a doodle art created last night

“O Lord, please?.. …please make Mr Yell a little kinder today..”

That was my kind of prayer before I go and while commuting  to work each morning. At that time, being a newbie  in the corporate world and getting along with my boss was difficult for me. Mr. Yell (not his real name) was  a hard to please and short-tempered superior.  He would shout at anyone even at the slightest mistake. And each day, he’s becoming a  ‘monster’ to me.

After several months, I found myself praying a new petition. I remembered asking the Lord to make a choice: “O God,. It's either me or Mr. Yell. One has to go. I don’t want to work with him anymore”. Perhaps  it took me more than a month uttering the same prayer each day. Until I’ve realized my foolishness. I wanted the Lord to take Mr.  Yell out of the company  in exchange of me. A nobody versus  the Vice President of the company  and  definitely  one of the best in the industry. What a foolish prayer!

I told myself “you’re not only pathetic but stupid.” And guess what I did? I filed my resignation  letter that week. At first Mr. Yell wouldn’t want me to go however I insisted. “Nobody can stop me now.” I told myself.

During that time, I needed to finish some work assignments, so I had to stay  with the company for several weeks. Until  one fateful day.  Mr. Yell suddenly tendered his IRREVOCABLE RESIGNATION!  We (his staff) were caught by surprise. According to the source, there had been a scandal. And in order to save his reputation, the VP decided to leave the company as soon as possible.

Immediately,  our secretary  came to see me. She asked  “Do you want me to go to the Head Office? I’ll get your resignation back and I’ll  tear them  right in front of you.” I was dumbfounded. I don’t know what to say or do.  Then I   told her  “I’ve  already made up my mind. I guess I have to go too.” Then  I remembered my prayer.  And  I  felt sorry  for myself.  I  never  thought that the Lord would take a foolish prayer . . . seriously.

Perhaps every prayer is a matter of trust.