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How Spirituality Can Help Stress

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Jul 11, 2017

I recently read an article from Mayo Clinic about Spirituality and Stress Relief. Here is how the article began:

"Some stress relief tools are very tangible: exercising more, eating healthy foods and talking with friends. A less tangible — but no less useful — way to find stress relief is through spirituality.

What is spirituality?

Spirituality has many definitions, but at its core spirituality helps to give your life context. It's not necessarily connected to a specific belief system or even religious worship. Instead, it arises from your connection with yourself and with others, the development of your personal value system, and your search for meaning in life.

For many, spirituality takes the form of religious observance, prayer, meditation or a belief in a higher power. For others, it can be found in nature, music, art or a secular community. Spirituality is different for everyone." The complete article can be found at http://mayocl.in/2u8FOTm.

How has spirituality helped you to deal with stress?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 14, 2017
In reply to @ihatediabetes "Hi everybody, I haven't been on connect for awhile. I scheduled myself for a retreat at..." + (show)
@ihatediabetes

Hi everybody, I haven't been on connect for awhile. I scheduled myself for a retreat at a monastery for nuns. That's happening this August. I even signed up for spiritual direction from one of the nuns. They pray and decide who to put with you. I'm going to monastery when my son goes to special needs camp. I thought it would be good to stay in the area so I don't have to drive back and forth to the twin cities.

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@ihatediabetes

When your retreat ends, please check back in with us and let us know how you are doing. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 20, 2017
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@brit

Who cares where we get it from. I know that everyone is different and gets strength in different ways. Mine has always been from our Father. Now......many times you don't get the answer right away but.........stop........listen..... he will come through for you. I also meditate and find I get a lot of answers because I am listening, still and waiting. God Bless you.
Patti

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Hi Patti @brit

I was thinking about you. It has been awhile since we have heard from you. How are you doing?

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 24, 2017

Hello @julijourney

Thanks for taking a look at the post on Spirituality and Stress. I see that you are new to Mayo Connect and I want to welcome you. I hope that you find our discussions interesting and helpful. As a new member, feel free to share anytime you wish. Mayo Connect seeks to be a supportive and encouraging community!

Teresa

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magspierce | @magspierce | Aug 30, 2017

Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But I just want to add that I, too, believe that spirituality can play a big part in recovery. I feel my journey to recovery has been enhanced by my belief. I went through years that I was angry with God, and at times even doubted there was one. I felt that if there was a God, then why did He allow bad things to happen. It wasn't till about four years ago that I realized that there was a God and that He was with me through out all my painful experiences, or I would not have been able to survive. I thank God every day for my life, my family, and wonderful friends. As I get older, I find that people in my life are the important things, and I'm always open to new friendships. I believe that people are put in our lives for a purpose, we may not know it at the time or may never know the real reasons, but that's ok.
Thank you for the opportunity for me to add to this discussion, I feel it is an important one....they all are important really.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 30, 2017
In reply to @magspierce "Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But..." + (show)
@magspierce

Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But I just want to add that I, too, believe that spirituality can play a big part in recovery. I feel my journey to recovery has been enhanced by my belief. I went through years that I was angry with God, and at times even doubted there was one. I felt that if there was a God, then why did He allow bad things to happen. It wasn't till about four years ago that I realized that there was a God and that He was with me through out all my painful experiences, or I would not have been able to survive. I thank God every day for my life, my family, and wonderful friends. As I get older, I find that people in my life are the important things, and I'm always open to new friendships. I believe that people are put in our lives for a purpose, we may not know it at the time or may never know the real reasons, but that's ok.
Thank you for the opportunity for me to add to this discussion, I feel it is an important one....they all are important really.

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@magspierce Our thanks to you for the lovely addition to our discussion!

Teresa

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magspierce | @magspierce | Aug 30, 2017
In reply to @magspierce "Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But..." + (show)
@magspierce

Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But I just want to add that I, too, believe that spirituality can play a big part in recovery. I feel my journey to recovery has been enhanced by my belief. I went through years that I was angry with God, and at times even doubted there was one. I felt that if there was a God, then why did He allow bad things to happen. It wasn't till about four years ago that I realized that there was a God and that He was with me through out all my painful experiences, or I would not have been able to survive. I thank God every day for my life, my family, and wonderful friends. As I get older, I find that people in my life are the important things, and I'm always open to new friendships. I believe that people are put in our lives for a purpose, we may not know it at the time or may never know the real reasons, but that's ok.
Thank you for the opportunity for me to add to this discussion, I feel it is an important one....they all are important really.

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Thank you Teresa, happy to be able to! Margaret

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 31, 2017
In reply to @magspierce "Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But..." + (show)
@magspierce

Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But I just want to add that I, too, believe that spirituality can play a big part in recovery. I feel my journey to recovery has been enhanced by my belief. I went through years that I was angry with God, and at times even doubted there was one. I felt that if there was a God, then why did He allow bad things to happen. It wasn't till about four years ago that I realized that there was a God and that He was with me through out all my painful experiences, or I would not have been able to survive. I thank God every day for my life, my family, and wonderful friends. As I get older, I find that people in my life are the important things, and I'm always open to new friendships. I believe that people are put in our lives for a purpose, we may not know it at the time or may never know the real reasons, but that's ok.
Thank you for the opportunity for me to add to this discussion, I feel it is an important one....they all are important really.

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@magspierce

We all learn from each other and from the experiences of others.

Teresa

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Aug 31, 2017
In reply to @magspierce "Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But..." + (show)
@magspierce

Good morning! I just saw this discussion, and haven't been able to read through them. But I just want to add that I, too, believe that spirituality can play a big part in recovery. I feel my journey to recovery has been enhanced by my belief. I went through years that I was angry with God, and at times even doubted there was one. I felt that if there was a God, then why did He allow bad things to happen. It wasn't till about four years ago that I realized that there was a God and that He was with me through out all my painful experiences, or I would not have been able to survive. I thank God every day for my life, my family, and wonderful friends. As I get older, I find that people in my life are the important things, and I'm always open to new friendships. I believe that people are put in our lives for a purpose, we may not know it at the time or may never know the real reasons, but that's ok.
Thank you for the opportunity for me to add to this discussion, I feel it is an important one....they all are important really.

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How true that is, @hopeful.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 14, 2017
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@georgette12

To add to my comment above, you all know that i am struggling with the anniversary of my son's suicide. So i am taking a mood stabilizer...depacote....and remeron ...for sleep. However i just got back from purchasing tart cherry triple strength juice extract to add to the sleeping medication at night. This extract helps the body produce its own melatonin which will help me sleep. The melatonin capsules did not work well.
Then i made an appointment with an alternative healer to do some "energy" work. In my case, i have PTSD symptoms re images from my son's death...which in my own case results in "trapped emotions" which create severe reactions.
Two important things to add. I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ENERGY HEALING FROM BEFORE.
AND I HAVE A GRIEF COUNSELOR AND A PSYCHISTRIST WHO APPROVE AND ALSO WORK WITH ME.

I just really feel i want to say that it is so important to first see a medical professional when moving into other things that are more intrusive than meditation and music and relaxation techniques.
More another time. Blessings to everyone here and thanks to the forum for being here.

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Hello @georgette12

In your last post you were struggling with the anniversary of your son's death. You seemed to have a lot of good support in place and I was wondering how you are doing.

Please share with us, if you wish. We would love to hear from you again.

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 14, 2017
In reply to @ihatediabetes "Hi everybody, I haven't been on connect for awhile. I scheduled myself for a retreat at..." + (show)
@ihatediabetes

Hi everybody, I haven't been on connect for awhile. I scheduled myself for a retreat at a monastery for nuns. That's happening this August. I even signed up for spiritual direction from one of the nuns. They pray and decide who to put with you. I'm going to monastery when my son goes to special needs camp. I thought it would be good to stay in the area so I don't have to drive back and forth to the twin cities.

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Hello @ihatediabetes

As we are well into fall now I was thinking about your love for hiking and spending time in the outdoors. As this is such a beautiful time of the year, I was wondering if you have had any adventures that you would like to share.

I hope you and your family are doing well. We would love to hear from you!

Teres

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