How One Can Control Anxiety

Anxiety-An uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.For example: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their examinations.In other words a feeling of worry or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Synonymous of anxiety:

Worry,concern,apprehension,consternations,uneasiness,unease,fear,disquiet,agitation,anger,tension,stress, misgiving etc.

Technology was supposed to make modern life easier,but even with theses conveniences,people still suffer from anxiety.They are anxious about their health,finance,relationships,safety and their work.To calm themselves,many turn to drugs or alcohol,but in attempting to feel good,the side effects impact their health and wellness and the lives of those around them.Can one deal with anxiety through a natural method that does not have harmful side effects for oneself or our loved ones.

Life often presents us with stressful situations and it is easy to allow ourselves to succumb to fear,worry and anxiety,but thanks be to God.He is our ultimate source of peace,hope,strength,courage and joy.We can trust Him to supply all of our needs and calm our anxious hearts with His Spirit of peace,joy,hope,and love.Bible verses and scriptural promises will encourage your heart and help you to experience the true peace of Christ,which surpasses all.

Phil.4:6 "Do not worry about anything,but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving,let your requests be made known to God." Isa.41:10 " Do not fear,for I am with you,do not be afraid,for I am your God;I will strengthen you,I will help you,I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." 1 Pet.5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him,because he cares for you."

Doctors and medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety.By sitting in meditation,we can calm the body and the mind.We can slow our brain waves to state of physical and mental calmness,we have more control over our reactions towards life's stressors.We can make a better decisions.We can react more calmly to others,alleviating the tension in our relationships. 

Matt.11:28-30 "Come to me,all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you,and learn from me;for I am gentle and humble in heart,and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy,and my burden is light." Jn.14:27 "Peace I leave with you;my peace I give to you.I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled,and do not let them be afraid." Col.3:15 "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,to which indeed you were called in the one body.And be thankful." All bible verse clearly shows how God comfort you while you are on your own tensions and anxiety.

Another benefit of meditation is we can find a place of calm and peace within us.A gently flowing of stream of love,light and enjoy bubbles within us at all times.When we sit in stillness in meditation,we can drink from that spring of light and joy that washes away our anxiety.Once we connect to a place of happiness and peace within us,we experience a reduction in our anxiety.Through meditation we can deal better with the stresses of life.It also helps us replace anxiety with joy and peace.

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Blessed With Nature

The basic interest in nature focused on God as creator and on heaven and earth as his creation.All the animals,plants,rocks, weather,the sea and mountains etc are nature's gift given to human beings by God itself.

Genesis makes it that there is a creation order established by God.Gen.1:27 says God said,"Let there be light";and there was light.God separated the light from the darkness.God called the light Day,and the darkness he called the Night.And there was evening and there was morning.Like God made the dome,He called the dome Sky.And made Sea and Land,living creatures, birds,cattle,wild animals,cattle of every kind,fish of the sea .Finally God created humankind in his image.It is clear from these verses that various plants and animals have inherent characteristics that make them distinct from one another.It is also clear that God views these distinctions as "good".

We have a tendency to grumble over a lot of things we do not possess and for the many things we cannot do.We never realise how we are losing every single second of the precious life that has been bestowed upon us by the power above. In the journey we go through,we take for granted a lot of things that we possess and a lot of other things that are present in our surroundings.

Gen.1:28-30 "God blessed them,and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply,and fill the earth and subdue it;and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living things that moves upon the earth." 29 God said,"See,I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth,and every tree with seed in its fruit;you shall have them for food.30 And to every beast of the earth,and to every bird of the air,and to everything that creeps on the earth,everything that has the breath of life,I have given every green plant for food." And it was so.

The first and the foremost is this life that we have;never realise how blessed we are to have a human life.We could have born like any other species leading a life in filth or any other adverse environment. The second is the situation we are born in. It could have been a place where even today,people do not have the basic amenities,proper sanitation,food,medical facilities and a lot of other essentials.

2 Cor.9:8 "And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance,so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work." Jer.17:7-8 "Blessed are those who Trust in the Lord,whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water,sending out its roots by the stream."

Nature is the most beautiful and attractive surrounding around us which make us happy and provide us natural environment to live healthy.  

The third most important element that we tend to forget is the abundance that nature is showering on us,natural light,air, greenery variety of beautiful flowers,attractive birds,animals,blue sky,land,running rivers,sea,forests,mountains,valleys,hills and many more things,that it is giving us for free.Our God has created a beautiful nature for the healthy living of us.All the things we use for our living are the assets of nature which we should not spoil and damage.The absence of even one of these will make our life difficult. The fourth element is our ability to lead a healthy life without any physical disability,because we never realise how even the smallest flaw in our physical condition could make living so difficult.

We never visualise the fact that without these physical attributes,we would have missed out on so much that we have been bequeathed with.So,never take for granted all that nature has given us,be thankful and show your gratitude towards the Almighty with each passing of our breath and nature,because all are a gift of God.

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Laughter Leads To Better Health Benefit

The Bible has much to say about joy and laughter. It is closely tried to joy because the feeling of joy can promote laughter.It is often said that "Laughter is the best medicine," and its true! laughter releases stress,improves your mood,boosts immunity and can ever relieve pain. Prov.15:13 "A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance,but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken." 17:22 " A cheerful heart is a good medicine,but a downcast spirit dries up the bones." Job.8:21 "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter,and your lips with shouts of joy." All the verses shows the importance and benefit of laughing.

There is an ancient Indian saying "people who laugh more,live more".The real importance of its content,however has been recognised only recently. Laughter is is the spice and essence of life.It is a strong and effective antidote to stress and related sickness. In fact, it is the best tonic required to survive in the rat race today.

Laughter reduces  the effects of tension, and depression.Pain and stress induce muscle tension, but laughter causes muscle relaxation. There is physiological evidence to demonstrate that laughter triggers the brain to release catecholamine hormones, leading to the release of endocrines that diminish pain.On the psychological level, laughter helps an individual to change the climate of distress. It is a strong distraction from negative emotions.

Laughter indirectly reduces stress by improving relationships in many ways.When interpersonal relations strained a dose of humour can dramatically reduce the seriousness of a problematic situations. There is the additional bonus of shortening interpersonal distance. Have you not noticed that it is far easier for a person with a sense of humour to make friends.Further, humour is perhaps the best method of dealing with an erratic superior as it keep away stress caused by his unpredictable behaviour.

Detachment,relaxation and laughter ingrained in the theory and practice of ancient Indian Psycho-philosophical systems,are effective and time-tested techniques to prevent or underplay emotional stress and strain.Sad to say,their full potential has not yet been realised by those who can and need to benefit from them.Curiously,the average Indian laughs only a little at situations,only rarely at himself,and tends to become a stoic at the core.The englishman however,is a master of the art and has reaped immense benefits in his political,commercial,social and academic life.

The three ingredients of the theory referred to earlier however,are not sufficient palliatives to remove stress or strain in tote,but only serve as pointers to stress reduction.They need to be accompanied and buttressed by the necessary and effective social support network,a positive work environment,good interpersonal relationships,and the practice of yoga and meditation,all of which will pay rich dividends in the long run.

In short laughter boost the immune system.It decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies,thus improving your resistance to disease.Laughing intensely for an hour can burn as many calories as lifting weight for 30 minutes,scientists have found -It causes the heart to beat faster,sending large amount of blood around the body.Laughter could be healthy for your heart,there is an increase in oxygen-rich blood flow in your body,possibly due to the release of endorphins, which create a chemical rush that counters negative feelings and stress. 

It is with good reason that "Readers Digest carries a feature entitled 'Laughter',the best medicine in every issue,since this medicine is abundantly available without cost,why not avail of it in greater doses ?

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Possibilities Are Never Ending

Possibilities means a chance of likelihood.For example: There is a possibility that Mr Rahul Gandhi may come in power in the coming 2019 election. We use opportunity to talk about a situation in which we can do something that we want to do.In other words something that can be done or achieved.Matt.19:26 " But Jesus looked at them and said, For mortals it is impossible,but for God all things are possible." Matt.17:20 " He said to them,Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mountain,Move from here to there,and it will move;and nothing will be impossible for you." Again Mk.10:27 says " Jesus looked at them and said,"For mortals it is impossible,but not for God;for God all things are possible." All the bible verses shows the possibilities if one have full faith on God.

The sun was setting in the west over the mountains.Half of the orb had already dipped beneath the ridge. In a few minutes the whole sun disappeared behind the still-glowing mountain range.Then darkness descended on all sides. But just then,another light began to ascend. It was the full moon,rising in the east as the sun set in the west. Soon,the whole scene was lit up again.This is a sign of nature. When one possibility ends,another begins. So it is for individuals and nations -there is always hope. By grasping fresh opportunities and utilising them,one can arise again. Don't ever giving up go on trying.

Have you ever felt like you were praying for the impossible. There is a power of God that is released in the impossible place.God is looking for faith, and real faith has to do with the impossible.Encourage you to pray impossible prayers-to launch out into the deep and pray God-sized prayers. God loves it when we pray for the impossible,when we believe Him for things that are beyond our abilities. He is looking for those with faith who will still press through in prayer when the going seems absolutely impossible. He is the God of the impossible.

The world is full of wonderful opportunities. Here,when matter perishes,it becomes energy,when darkness comes,a new light emerges from its depths; when one building falls, it leaves a place for the construction of another.So it is with events in our lives.

From every failure emerges the chances of new success. No one need lose heart in this world. However certain uncompromising circumstances may seen,they contain somewhere the possibility of triumph for man.

The Possibilities of prayer are the the possibilities of faith.Prayer and faith are twins.One heart animates them both. Faith is always praying. Prayer is always believing.Faith must have a tongue by which it can speak. Prayer is the tongue of faith. Faith must receive.Prayer must rise and soar.Faith must give prayer the wings to fly and ascend.Prayer must have an audience with God. Faith open the door,and access and audience are given. Prayer asks.Faith lays its hand on the thing asked for.

Several things happen in our lives when we face the impossible place. We often do not like to be challenged in this way,but God does a deep work within us when we face the impossible with persevering faith.

What one should do is seek out these possibilities and use them to turn one's defeat into victory.Though no one can go back and make a brand new ending. Remember,every dark cloud has a silver lining. The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.

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