Stress may be all around us, but it doesn’t need to consume us. Someone else’s drama, bitterness, and unhappiness doesn’t need to affect our mood and outlook. Arturo Peal, one of my yoga teachers, describes the need for a personal Teflon shield. My friend, Moya, imagines difficulties caused by others as water than can roll right off her back.
I love both of these images and used them recently in the midst of discomfort and disappointment. They worked like a charm. I hope they help you, too.
Christa Avampato 