STRESS - Is it avoidable or just manageable?

Is it possible to live without stress?
I think we live in a world that has constant pressures here and there. In my little years of sojourn in this time zone (3 decades + now), my shocking discovery is that a problem solved creates another. I've had lofty aspirations and high expectations that most times when realised leaves me with another void. Then the quest to do somehting new sets in, thereby landing me into concerns and finally results into STRESS.
I wish someone will be able to delete that 6-letter word from the dictionary and in reality take it out of existence but behold, the more we run away from it out of fear, the more we are entangled by it.
I am of the opinion that STRESS is not avoidable (I stand to be corrected anyway), but it can adequately be managed. Carol Clifton PhD; a licensed Psychologist offered the followings as the Danger Signal of Stress -
You may be under too STRESS if you...
...find yourself irritable or impatient with things you normally tolerate.
...have difficulty getting to sleep and feel exhausted whe you awake.
...sense you are one step away from falling apart.
...suffer from frequent headaches or stomach pains.
...get distracted easily and have trouble concentrating.
...talk more negatively than usual.
...become forgetful and absentminded.
don't laugh as much as you used to.
...use alcohol, non-prescription drugs, or food to help you relax.
...postpone what is truly important, to accomplish what isn't that important.

Good counsel I hear you say. But I found a better counsel in a book called the Bible - "casting all your care upon Him (God), for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7.
This has worked for me, when I'm faced with something a bit higher than my usual strength, I just observe solitude and cast my cares upon God, it has worked more than magic.

Have a great day!

With Love...

The Nigeria I Love!

I feel like sharing with you my passion for my nationality - Nigeria.

I enjoy reading through the anthem and pledge,

though many Nigerians don't even give much attention to it.

The Nigerian National Anthem
Arise O' Compatriots,
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labours of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom,
peace and unity

O God of Creation,
direct our noble cause,
Guide (thou) our leaders right,
Help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace
and justice shall reign

The Nigerian Pledge
I pledge to Nigeria my country
To be faithful loyal an honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity
And uphold her honour and glory
So help me God

Our level of patrotism can be evaluated based on how much meaning we can derive from the lyrics of this anthem and pledge. Really amazing that some of our political leaders don't even know the words, how do we expect them to act sacrificially as the anthem demanded.

I'm very positive about this country that it's going to fulfil her purpose. The land will be purged of her bastards and it's be one the best nations of the world in every good sense of it.

Welcome to my Blog!

Whao! It's really exciting that you're reading my blog. I gladly welcome you as we share information that can help improve our living and make our world a better place to dwell.
By name, I'm Seyi (pronounced: shay-yee), a Nigerian, married with 2 boys. I'm running my career at the moment in ICT (Information & Communication Technology) and Media Production. My passion is to make available to people around information that can enhance the SIGNIFANCE in the based on their level of QUEST.
If we have a similar passion, then welcome on board as we explore the world of Info.