Why Stress

Posted on Jan 25, 2020 by SOUL Sagacity (SOUL Sagacity)

Why does stress exist? Why is stress management needed? You don't have to 'manage' the stress. You have to eliminate it.

Whenever the mind wheel is aligned on its true axis it rotates smoothly. The minute it is out of it's true axis it starts wobbling. It is only a matter of time when it will go flying from its place and cause damage.

Similarly, our lives run smoothly when our wishes are fulfilled. We live happily in the absence of lack. The moment our wishes, needs, expectations are Not satisfied completely, we develop a little wobble in our mind wheel. That wobble constantly reminds us of the lack. We start focussing on things that we do not have rather than be grateful for what we have.

Our energies then focus on things that we do not have and we strive hard to get what we want. We forget to enjoy things in hand. Our lives get complicated into a never ending thirst for things. We forget that people are more important than things. We stop reciprocating to simplicity and kindness. Instead we value people as per our self interest and possible material gains. This erodes our value system.

Material priorities change the very fabric of society, The unmet needs of a society causes it to undergo stress. The need of the hour is not to manage stress but to redefine life. Reduce the so called necessities and live simply. Realigning our priorities realigns the consciousness.