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Lowering Stress

I’ve been tagged by Spin the Moon. I dunno why. Do I look like the kind of guy that plays “tag?” I’ll humor her, though. This time. 😛

Things you enjoy, not because you have to but because you WANT to, even when no one around you wants to go out and play. What lowers your stress/blood pressure/anxiety level? Make a list, post it to your journal. And then tag 5 friends and ask them to post it to theirs.

Five things, eh? My first choice is to fire up a video game and get lost in another world. Lately it’s been Civilization III, but prior to that was Ultima Online and Starcraft.

Second is watching a movie, either at the theater or at home.

Third is reading a good book. While I mostly read non-fiction lately, a good fiction novel will keep me occupied for hours.

Fourth is… um… eating a pint of ice cream. I don’t do that very often. 😛

Fifth is… I dunno. By the time I’ve worked my way through a pint of ice cream, I need a nap.

And now I must “tag” five others. Miss Vox and Uptown Girl and Spritzy and The Journey and Pamibe get the nod. Assuming they read this, of course. 😛

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11 responses to “Lowering Stress”

  1. Rodney Olsen Avatar
    Rodney Olsen

    I will carry on the tag as soon as I get the chance. I’ll let you know when the post is up.

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  2. Courtney Avatar
    Courtney

    Done!

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  3. Vox Avatar
    Vox

    Did it.

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  4. Reilly Avatar
    Reilly

    Done! :mrgreen:

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  5. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Yay, 4 out of 5. 🙂

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  6. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    I lower stress by kicking small furry woodland creatures in the ribs. 😉

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  7. Reilly Avatar
    Reilly

    Stephen! that isn’t very nice 😉

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  8. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Stephen? Wanna explain yourself? Hmmm?

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  9. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    Must I?
    I don’t kick any with names and are cute like Thumper or Flower. Just the one that are mean like the wolf that attacked Old Yeller.

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  10. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Nice recovery. 😉

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  11. Rodney Olsen Avatar
    Rodney Olsen

    Done. Finally.

    Thanks for the tag. :mrgreen:

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About Me

Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

Got questions? I’m not surprised. If you have any questions about Chasing the Wind, you can email me at chasingthewind@outlook.com.

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