Through the study of healing,
it has been discovered
that the mind is responsible
for the problems
we find in our bodies.
It is our attitudes
that cause our physical problems.
Further, we now understand,
that though the mind may be the cause,
we still have to correct the physical
as well as the mental and spiritual.
Therefore,
in order to stay well and healthy,
we are required to exert ourselves
mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
The work that is required
to stay healthy on all of these levels
creates stress,
whether we're consciously aware of it
or not.
If one area gets out of balance,
we have to compensate in another area -
so we are continually attempting
to maintain harmony
between the physical, emotional,
mental, and spiritual bodies.
There are pressures from within
that keep us busy.
We create our own internal stresses
caused by our beliefs, attitudes,
emotions, and reactions
to ourselves and the world around us.
In other words,
because of the way
we choose to perceive life,
we decide whether we are going
to add stress to our lives,
or, instead, attempt to keep stress
at a low level.
If we maintain a harmonious attitude
and positive outlook,
we eliminate much stress
that would occur
if we were negative
and resisted the flow of life.
Jill Downs
