“It’s a Zen thing,” is overused; a cliché. But it still carries meaning, even if that meaning is, “It’s ungraspable, but important”.. Some Buddhists may say that Zen making its way into mass culture even as a cliché may be completely appropriate, since the tradition of the Zen koan has long rested on an idea that cannot be grasped because it’s nonsensical.
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I know you hear all sorts of things about the negative effects of stress on your body and overall health. Even Oprah Winfrey had a guest on her show about how deep breathing could help you look and feel younger since it can reduces stress levels. I could go over it all again, but itemizing all the potential mental and physical misery brought on by stress would probably increase your stress.
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The simplest definition of stress is force that produces physical or emotional tension or strain on the body. If you work at a computer or a desk you’re at risk for back pain, carpal-tunnel problems, eyestrain and obesity. These are all common symptoms of workplace related stress injuries. That’s great news, huh. But just because you’re at risk for these stress and anxiety related effects, doesn’t mean these things will necessarily happen to you (sigh of relief…).
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Stress detracts from beauty, causing lines and wrinkles, prematurely graying hair, baggy eyes from insomnia and all sorts of illnesses. If you haven’t already given in to the aromatherapy craze, you may decide to go for it to achieve a little synaptic peace of mind, without the antidepressants (more about antidepressants later).
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