This morning as I awoke, my mind was stressed and very quickly, so was my body as my low back became painful. After about 15 minutes or so of deep breathing as a form of calming meditation, the pain subsided and I felt much better.
What had caused the stress? My fears about Anne's health issues and a concern for money, as I was haunted not only by the many thousands of dollars we just spent to renovate three apartment units in our San Pedro apartment complex, but that we have three tenants who haven't paid us, including a new tenant in one of those renovated units.
But in speaking with the regional manager of the company overseeing our complex, we agreed upon a course of action to remedy the problems and she will keep me posted on a weekly basis.
And with Anne's health issues, the best I can be is lovingly supportive as I have been doing. I cannot prevent her problems but I can be there as she needs me.
So what beneficial purpose can it possibly serve to stress myself? Most issues are just thoughts that we allow to occupy our minds. If they are negative thoughts and we have dealt with those issues, why allow them to harm us?
As the negative thoughts entered, so they can leave. And I find meditation to be an excellent vehicle to bring that about.
Dick
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