Stress Protection

 

Hello, Sweet Ladies!!

I finally got here. I still want to come more often. Thank you for your prayers. 

A couple of you have sent me a card or letter in the mail. I will be answering them when the rush is over! (That used to be a "saying" when we got swamped in things to do.)

My friend who is a caregiver often talks to me about personal care, because we are all caregivers and have to keep ourselves well. So much depends on us, at home. 

Paintings by Barbara Mock

This is a valerian plant, but it is called 'Keys of Heaven'  around here, because it likes the minerals in gravel and rock, and often grows around old meeting houses.

Before the broadcast, I was given a fun "makeover."

The makeup artist used

this palette called shimmer, from Physicians Formula:

The lipstick is Pink Ice from the dollar store. I'm not sure the brand--I think it might be Wet&Wild.

In this broadcast I covered the subject of stress from several books.  I listed a few things that shield us from stress:

Before stress comes, do things that fortify the mind and body, daily:

Preparation for the day includes bathing, dressing as well as we can.

Making a list, and praying for success gives us a great advantage over the pressures of daily life.

Gentle exercises protects the body from the effect of stress.

Remember the daily walk and the daily reading, singing, prayer and any relaxing indulgence that builds the body and mind.

I mentioned some other remedies in the broadcast.

Usually, when we don't have stress, we tend to slack off the personal care, and then when confronted with stress, our bodies and minds break down.

"Be not anxious" said our Lord. There is a reason for that command. Stress changes our blood pressure and other things and puts us in physical and spiritual danger. 

This article gives more details about the danger of taking on stress.

The list will make us all realize why we should not take on worries outside of our

own families, or "not on our side of the street."

Please enjoy your home while you listen today:

I hope this little broadcast will give you a sense of peace and that you can breeze through your duties in the house and shrug off some of the stress that ol' world gives you. Mr. S. says taking a nap in his office chair always helps him with stress ;-)

Lydia Ruth