The True Meaning of Stress

A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'..... she fooled them all... "How heavy is this glass of water?", she inquired with a smile.

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."

"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night... pick them up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment. Relax, pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it and the now 'supposed' stress that you've conquered!"

1 * Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue!

2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

4 * Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker..

5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague

6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it..

7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

8 * Never buy a car you can't push.

9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.

10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.

11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.

12 * The second mouse gets the cheese.

13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

15 * You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

16 * Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

17 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.

18 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

19 * Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.

20 * It was I, your friend!

*Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!

Author Unknown

We All Love President Henry B. Eyring!

Picture of my granddaughter
shows we are never too young to

 "Follow the Prophet"!

President Henry B. Eyring and Annabella Marie

Fall General Conference 2011

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Gift Idea: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Paula A. Tomey-Allen

Should start about December 12th or 13th.

I love doing this for a family anonymous each year:

An example:

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a can of pears from the pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two Dove candy bars or two bars of Dove soap.

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, three cans of chicken from the French hens.

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a free calling card.

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a can of pineapple rings.

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a dozen eggs from the six geese a laying.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a box of Swanson's cake mix and frosting.

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, eight cans of milk.

On the nineth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, some music for the ladies dancing.

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a ceramic frog/scoring pad holder.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a tape of bagpipe music.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a box of drumstick cones and a coupon for free ice cream.

Quote: Our Actions...

Learn to give your time, your money, or an encouraging word. When you show love, you are showing God to the world. And don't worry if you don't get any credit. When you let somebody in traffic in front of you, you may never see that person again. When you give somebody twenty dollars because you had compassion in your heart, you may never hear back from them, but let me assure you, God is keeping the records. He's seen every time you've been good to somebody. He's heard every encouraging word you've spoken. God has seen all the times you went out of your way to help somebody but they never even said thank you. The Scripture says when you do things in secret, when you do things without getting any credit, when nobody thanks you, God sees it, and you will even receive a greater reward. ~Joel Osteen

It is the VETERAN...

 

It was the Veteran,
Not the reporter,
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It was the Veteran,
Not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It was the Veteran,
Not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It was the Veteran,
Not the police,
Who has given us the right to be secure in our persons.

It was the Veteran,
Not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the right to demonstrate.

It is the Veteran,
Not the politician,
Who defends our Nation.


It is the Veteran,
Who salutes the flag.
Who served under the flag.
Who gave his oath to support and defend
The Constitution and Our Nation
Against all Enemies, Foreign and Domestic.


It is the Veteran,
Willing to give his life to protect your freedoms and mine.
Whose coffin is draped by the flag.

It was the Veteran,
With faith in God
Who has given us all our Freedoms.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

Happy Birthday Lisa Joy! 7 August 2010

 

Today is my sister Lisa's birthday, She is younger than I and is my only sister. We share our family with five brothers, from our parents two marriages. We are blessed sisters.

Our father was a a career man in the Navy and then the Air Force for a total of 23 years. I was born in Texas while dad was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base and Lisa was born at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. We have always been close and after many years apart, now live in the same town, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

We still today enjoy our sister time together and being close enough to take rides, go to the movies and talk on the phone daily. Being children of the 50's we were among the original Barbie Doll owners and played with them for hours on end.

For her birthday gift, she has requested my Beef Stroganoff. We will oblige.

Have a wonderful day Lisa and I send you my Love, Hugs and Butterfly Kisses!

Love,

Paula

Goings on with Hey,Hey,Paula 6 August 2010

I've not blogged in quite a while. Life has been hectic and filled with thoughts, actions and deeds!

In the thought department, I am thinking of changing out my home. With mobile homes you can do that easy! Just order a new one and have them replace your old one! Mine is twelve years old and is in need of remodeling or replacing. The one I am looking at has three bedrooms, two full baths, kitchen, living room, laundry room. Same as I have now, but different design and cool features like a soaker tub and big pantry and it is ten feet longer! Still working out all the details. Process involves, deciding if I want to switch out or remodel mine...?

It's action time for my youngest! They just found out they are expecting their first youngin'! That will make three grandchildren to bless me! Daddy will be heading off to the Air Force the end of August, so we'll need to make sure there are lots of pictures!

 Calla and Jeff

 The oldest grandkids are growing leaps and bounds! As Zac celebrates his 15th birthday August 9th, he'll receive the "long awaited" driver's permit! Around the corner, Kayla is preparing to graduate from high school 2011 and pick a college! Boy do I feel old... 

 Zac   and   Kayla

 Annette and John

Life is good... Health is same... The Lord blesses us each and every day... Summer is here and HOT and I love my A/C!

Love, Hugs and Buitterfly Kisses,
Hey,Hey,Paula

The bosses of our house, minus Mia who needs her photo taken yet

Similiar Mia