The True Meaning of Stress

Found this in the Barnes & Noble in Hoover, Ala
This always brings a smile on my face!

Oh wow, I have not written on this blog for two days. I am sorry about that. It just been a hectic time especially since Kay is going back to school at the end of the month. So please excuse my absent mind and I really hope that this is a phase. Today, I totally had to hit the point  that I needed to cry. It is so hard to be a mom who works in pediatrics when you feel unsure about my own  parenting skills. I have not announced just yet what we are dealing with, but it will be soon. I will be launching a new marketing special regarding our situation and I hope you all are able to participate in this endeavor. 

On the positive note, it is good to be appreciated especially as being an occupational therapist. I receive so much praise how good I am as a clinician but why do I feel like I am not a good one especially when my little one is going through alot. I guess it is hard to accept the positive when things keep going in a spiral. Believe me, I love being a therapist and I love doing photography.I believe these activities are keep me sane.. Is there any wrong with I think to myself. Pondering .. wondering.. and hopeful for all opportunities that are there for me. I remember standing in a conference one day listening to this story.. I wanted to share it with you all especially when I feel like this is a very appropriate time to do so... 

Until next time, 

Tosha xoxoxox

A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'..... She fooled them all... "How heavy is this glass of water?", she inquired with a smile.

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To 20 oz.

She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I 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." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasing ly 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 - holding stress longer and better each time practiced. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night... Pick them up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment. Relax, pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it and the now 'supposed' stress that you've conquered!"