by Keri A.
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March 13, 2009

Stress Management Technique - (emailed)

April 30, 2009 09:38 AM EDT
views: 162 | comments: 45


Just in case you are having a rough day, here is a stress management technique used traditionally in Sicily .
The funny thing is that it really does work and will make you smile. : )


1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs out over a crystal clear stream.

2. Then, picture yourself with both your hands dangling in the cool running water.

3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air.

4. No one knows your secret place.

5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the world.

6. The soothing sound of a gentle water fall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.

7. The water is so crystal clear that you can easily make out the face of the person you are holding underwater.

There!! See? It really does work. You're smiling already. Feel free to forward this if you know others who might benefit from this technique.

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Comments: 45

Melanie B. Apr 30, 2009, 9:39am EDT
lol that's a good one =)
Have a great day
Peter R. Apr 30, 2009, 9:40am EDT
I should imagine that your reflection is better looking than mine!!!!
DIANE D. Apr 30, 2009, 9:41am EDT
Will do, lol~ It will be my husband!
JoAnne D. Apr 30, 2009, 9:42am EDT
Funny, that was an unexpected ending.
Bob B. Apr 30, 2009, 9:42am EDT
LOL! Good one.
Shannon M. Apr 30, 2009, 9:43am EDT
That's great, I love it! I will have to use that one next time someone really has me irritated! lol
Sara S. Apr 30, 2009, 9:48am EDT
good one
Elise w. Apr 30, 2009, 9:51am EDT
As my belly lay on the warm rock with my limbs dangling and making ripples in the water I felt the sensations of the water risiing up inside me and I had to pee. As I lay there pondering my secluded state I thought, "should I get up from my comfortable position and calm state of mind to walk out into the woods to water the lilies? Or should I stay on my belly on the warm rock and either hold it (being very uncomfortable) or just pee on the rock? I could wash it off in the water after my relaxing is over. hmmm.....now I'm getting stressed again cause I have to pee! LOL

Great technique!! It worked for a while. :-)
Christine P. Apr 30, 2009, 9:51am EDT
An unexpected ending. Funny.
kathleen w. Apr 30, 2009, 9:53am EDT
ok am smiling but now I want to go swimming !
Christine Z. Apr 30, 2009, 9:57am EDT
Good stuff!!!
Beth G. Apr 30, 2009, 9:59am EDT
LOL this was very funny Keri!
Kelly M. Apr 30, 2009, 10:01am EDT
LOL
Renee S. Apr 30, 2009, 10:05am EDT
Good one!
Sunaura *. Apr 30, 2009, 10:06am EDT
LOL It was unexpected, now I am sure to think of it at certain times
Shad Alexander Apr 30, 2009, 10:08am EDT
Good one, ya got me.
C C. Apr 30, 2009, 10:11am EDT
funny!
Bill W. Apr 30, 2009, 10:29am EDT
Elise - Just pee on the rock then move upstream to a fresh rock, I'm not sure how you deal with the face you're holding under water. If it has a body connected to it maybe you should hold it for a couple of more minutes.

Rest easy
Jacquie M. Apr 30, 2009, 10:36am EDT
LOL- very nice
Cynthia J. Apr 30, 2009, 10:40am EDT
LOL
Samantha W. Apr 30, 2009, 10:42am EDT
Thanks for the relaxation tips
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 30, 2009, 11:13am EDT
LOL, you got me
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Apr 30, 2009, 11:31am EDT
LOL
Kimberly Ripley Apr 30, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
I love it!!
Gul Dixon Apr 30, 2009, 12:20pm EDT
Oh Keri, this is precious! I'm going to send this to my daughter who has a very stressful job! Thank you very much!
Nyssa S. Apr 30, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
I love that :)
Elaine B. Apr 30, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
LOL
J F. Apr 30, 2009, 12:57pm EDT
Good one...thank you.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Apr 30, 2009, 1:21pm EDT
good stuff...I enjoyed!
Elaine S. Apr 30, 2009, 2:06pm EDT
Good One!
norene t. Apr 30, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
I LOVE IT!
fancy c. Apr 30, 2009, 4:20pm EDT
lol
Holly A. Apr 30, 2009, 6:18pm EDT
I could have used that technique last month.
Lori A Apr 30, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
Very cute lol !
Gather is the best stress management I've found. I can almost never stop laughing here.
Marie C. Apr 30, 2009, 10:22pm EDT
I like it.
Melody A. May 1, 2009, 2:35am EDT
That was funny!
Terri V. May 1, 2009, 5:58am EDT
lol,good one
aaaaaaaaaahhhhhh........
mind over matter......
I know, this works great.......
thanks Keri...............
Elizabeth S. May 1, 2009, 5:58pm EDT
just the belly laugh I was needing
Teresa H. May 2, 2009, 9:08am EDT
lol that's a good one
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