Page 6 - PGA Community News - August '24

Page 6, PGA C.A.N.! August 2024 August 2024
Stress And Consequences Are You Immune?

By Marie Pinschmidt so happy, helps to diminish the dangers to our physical and is like a big pot of love when shared with others. When you
Feeling out of control? mental health and lead to a happier and more fulfilled life. “pass the gravy” you are also helping others to de-stress
I predict our next pandemic Aside from love of family and friends, three activities have instead of being distressed.
will be due to stress-related consistently brought me joy: playing the piano, painting and William James wrote, “The greatest weapon against stress
illnesses, mental as well as writing. Any activity that requires total concentration relieves is our ability to choose one thought over another.” Or “It’s
physical. There is no agreed stress by blocking a disturbing and often frightening outside not stress that kills, it is our reaction to it.” – Selye. Saying
upon medical definition of world. Reading, listening to beautiful music and spending yes to happiness also means saying no to the people and
stress, but the word can refer to time with good friends puts a soft pedal on stress. Laughter is things that stress you. “Nothing others do is because of you,
stressful events or our reaction a great healer, so is singing even if you sing off key. Did you but a projection of their own reality. When you are immune
to the circumstances. What know that it is impossible to be sad while singing? Unless, to the opinions and actions of others you won’t be a victim
is stressful to one may not of course, you are singing a sad song, but even tears can be of needless suffering.” – Don Miguel Reisz.
apply to another. The origin a stress-reducing elixir much like a gentle rain settles dust. I say, if all else fails, and life rains on you, have a good
of the word in Latin is “strectus,” meaning “drawing tight.” If you are “drawing tight” your strings of stress, it’s time to cry, dry your tears and raise the umbrella. However, having
The middle Eastern definition is “hardship or force exerted loosen them and breathe more deeply. Find your “de-stressor” a good cry may help to heal dry eye disease. Until next time
on a person for the purpose of compulsion.” Continuing and put it to good use, whether it be knitting, woodworking, … Marie
immigration problems, political unrest, suicides and drug painting, etc. Make it work for you and others. If your forté Contact me at (561) 510-5006, e-mail MariePin001@
addictions and the recent attempted assassination of our former is cooking, treat yourself and someone unable to stir a pot comcast.net, to comment on this article or if you have
president have taken our stress levels to a new high. or read a recipe. A loaf of banana bread or a serving of soup questions regarding painting or writing, please get in touch.
As discovered by a Hungarian doctor, modern stress is
the body’s diverse reaction to demands placed upon it. The
reaction can trigger problems such as high blood pressure,
a compromised immune system which in turn can trigger
hormonal changes that lead to additional illnesses.
Life hands us many stresses. Many are personal or
family related, and when recognized, can be controlled by
smart thinking, proper action and professional help when
needed. Stresses beyond our control have come thick, fast
and continuous. They raise our cortisol and adrenal levels
that cause harm to our health and, when work related, cause
a strain on the economy.
But what about personal stresses? As the country song
says, are you Looking for a Place to Fall Apart? I hope not.
Months ago, when I lost a dear loved one, I came closer to
falling apart than I ever had in my earlier life, a life that had
been far from stress free. Fortunately, living a long life has
diminished many of my past stressful experiences.
Instead of worrying and being “too much in the world,”
I concentrate on what makes me happy or at least contented.
Doing so has markedly lowered my stress level. Revisiting
happy times in the past, understanding and accepting the not

Are You Ready Hurricane?

For The Next Storm?

No Air Conditioning?
No Refrigeration?
FREE 10% OFF

7 Year Warranty
on Select Air Cooled Of A Service Call*
Standby Generators*
$ 350 $ 1,000

One-Time OFF
Maintenance* Install*
*Must show coupons. Call for details.
561.774.7714

2271 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

GeneratorSupercenterofThePalmBeaches.com
Licensed Electrical Contractor #EC 13010145
*Terms and Conditions: Offer only valid on purchases until 06/03/24, and when the Generac home standby generator is purchased directly from Generator Supercenter of
the Palm Beaches. Refurbished products are excluded from this promotion. This promotion is valid for all air cooled home standby generators in stock. Call for availability.
Generator must be installed and activated in order for the warranty to be applied. Generator Supercenter of the Palm Beaches reserves the right to rescind or change this
offer at any time. For questions related to eligibility, please call Generator Supercenter of the Palm Beaches.