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REV. JANICE CHYRSLER
MINDFUL JOURNEY, MARMORA, ON

STRESS BE GONE!

How important is it to release any stress in our lives? The western world finally understands what the eastern
philosophers and sages already knew…the mind, body and spirit are connected. When one is out of balance, the others
are affected as well. 95% of doctor visits can be connected to a stress related onset of ill health. 85% of illnesses are
triggered by stress. By dealing with stressors, we can greatly improve our overall physical as well as mental well being.
We know exercise and diet are important but what about our thoughts? Everything begins with a thought; what we
believe about ourselves and our own self worth and abilities are mostly based on past experiences. Whether we realize it
or not, these memories are still stored in our subconscious mind where they are working in the background directing our
emotions and actions.

How we responded and reacted to these events from the past is stored there too so when anything triggers that memory
today, we automatically react and feel as we did before. This all happens in a fraction of a second with stressors often
being activated. The first step in changing these responses is to take action to calm the body and mind. Research has
shown that 15 minutes of meditation provides the same benefits as three hours of deep sleep! It is extremely beneficial in
calming the mind, bringing focus, clarity, and creating a positive and productive reality. Are you ready to learn more
about meditation? Visit https://mindfuljourney.ca/meditation-facilitator.