Historical The Quest List Post 98

From: Fried, Jay SCH
Subject: RE: [The Quest List] Stress 101
Date: 2000-04-25 18:37:00

Let's look at what Webster calls "Stress"......a force that tends to strain
or deform, Mental, emotional or physical tension, strain or
pressure....Hmmmm, I think we need to better understand what this really
means. From our own opinion's, stress seems very vague and at the same time
very real....As far as "Mushin" goes I do many activities in this state and
I am sure if people think about they will see numerous times when they too
achieve "Mushin" during certain times of the day. "Mushin" appears to be the
answer to stress. Why is it then?.........Hmmmmm.....I believe the
originator of the e-mail that asked the question about stress needs to look
at what Webster says about it. The mental and emotional stress is the
problem, as this can lead to physical ailments and a general lack of
enthusiasm towards life. But without getting "too deep" what types of
suggestions can we all make?....It has been my experience that any type of
activity that involves a large amount of mental concentration is a great
stress reliever. Why, because we must be able to focus on the moment and
therefore not able to dwell on our problems which cause
stress...Examples...Weight lifting/training..........downhill
skiing.........motorcycle riding, especially dangerous on the edge
stuff.......reading........ToShin Do
training.......Meditation..........Let's hear from all of you and your
suggestions.............Shikin Haramitsu Daikomyo........ninjay..( jay f. )

> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 2:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: [The Quest List] Stress 101
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> As an occupational therapist, I can think of an interesting stress tip.
> A western equivalent of taijutsu's "acting from the void" is referred to
> as subcorticalization. The ability to perform taijutsu from a state of
> mushin can be generalized into all areas of our daily living. Pick any
> activity, whether work, leisure, or play, and find that mental state.
> Any activity has the capability to produce eustress or distress.
> Attempting to facilitate a state of mushin in day to day activity has
> similar results(if not better) when compared to activities like chi
> gung.
> just my .02$
> mike w(the toilet sitter meditator :)
>
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