14 Sunday A: Come to me all who are Burdened ...'

Another video of an Indian priest's Reflection at the bottom:

Starters:
“Do you have any idea who I am?" 

The Los Angeles Times published the story of a commercial airline flight cancellation which resulted in a long line of travelers trying to get bookings on another flight. One man in the line grew increasingly impatient with the slow-moving line.  At last, he pushed his way to the front and angrily demanded a first-class ticket on the next available flight. "I’m sorry," said the ticket agent, “First I’ll have to take care of the people who were ahead of you in the line." The irate man then pounded his fist on the ticket counter, saying, "Do you have any idea who I am?" Whereupon, the ticket agent picked up the public address microphone and said, "Attention, please! There is a gentleman at the ticket counter who does not know who he is. If there is anyone in the airport who can identify him, please come to the counter." Hearing this, the man retreated, and the people waiting in line burst into applause.   We are like this man. We have forgotten how to wait patiently. In today’s gospel, Jesus invites us to learn his meekness and humility. (Tony Kadavil)

8 Sunday A: Worry and Stress in Today's World

Note: Though worry and stress are not the same and many people have greater pressure  to handle in daily life and yet are not highly stressed, because of a simple formula: S=P>R. Stress is equal to Pressure greater than your Resources. Prayer, family, relaxation, fulfilling hobbies, etc can be your resources that can handle your stress. As much as we need some amount of anxiety to be prepared for life and do a good job, we need some amount of stress (Eustress is positive stress,

Distress is negative stress) to face the daily chores and issues and do a good job. The weight of a key in your hand may be 25 grams, but how long you hold it in your hand determines stress. So it's not the type of stress that matters, but how long you are nursing it in your heart and mind without dealing with it causes stress and damage to your body and mind.

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- Tony Kayala, c.s.c.
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Many Americans report extreme stress levels (8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale) and many say their stress levels have increased in the past year

• Stress plays a major role in the health of your immune system, and can impact your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain chemistry, blood sugar levels, and hormonal balance
• Actively managing your stress levels with exercise, staying positive, connecting with others, engaging in hobbies, and spending time in nature are crucial for optimal health

14 Sunday A: Come to me all who are laboured:

Starters:
“Do you have any idea who I am?" 

The Los Angeles Times published the story of a commercial airline flight cancellation which resulted in a long line of travelers trying to get bookings on another flight. One man in the line grew increasingly impatient with the slow-moving line.  At last, he pushed his way to the front and angrily demanded a first-class ticket on the next available flight. "I’m sorry," said the ticket agent, “First I’ll have to take care of the people who were ahead of you in the line." The irate man then pounded his fist on the ticket counter, saying, "Do you have any idea who I am?" Whereupon, the ticket agent picked up the public address microphone and said, "Attention, please! There is a gentleman at the ticket counter who does not know who he is. If there is anyone in the airport who can identify him, please come to the counter." Hearing this, the man retreated, and the people waiting in line burst into applause.   We are like this man. We have forgotten how to wait patiently. In today’s gospel, Jesus invites us to learn his meekness and humility. (Tony Kadavil)

8 Stress-Busting Tips from Experts

                                              

Many Americans report extreme stress levels (8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale) and many say their stress levels have increased in the past year

• Stress plays a major role in the health of your immune system, and can impact your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain chemistry, blood sugar levels, and hormonal balance
• Actively managing your stress levels with exercise, staying positive, connecting with others, engaging in hobbies, and spending time in nature are crucial for optimal health

By Dr. Mercola

Every year, the American Psychological Association (APA) conducts a survey on the impact of stress in America – and as you may suspect, it’s substantial.
The latest survey found that many Americans are still reporting extreme stress levels (8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale) and many say their stress levels have increased in the past year. As APA notes:¹

“Stress is so commonplace in American culture that a Google search generates millions of results with essays, opinions and missives on what stress is doing to us…

Survey findings illustrate a scenario in which Americans consistently experience stress at levels higher than what they think is healthy. And while the average level of stress may be declining, people have a hard time achieving personal stress management goals…”

It's official - stress DOES cause headaches

And the pain then causes us to become even more stressed

• There was a 'clear link' between the amount of stress people's lives and how often they experienced a headache, say German researchers
• Those most seriously affected had a 6% rise in ‘headache days’
• Around 30.4 million Britons - three out of four adults - claim to have suffered from headaches or migraines in the past six months

By Jenny Hope Medical Correspondent

Feel a headache coming on? You could be under stress, say researchers.
A new study proves what most headache had suspected - that having more stress in your life leads to more headaches.
There was a 'clear link' between the amount of stress people's lives and how often they experienced a headache.

Conquer stress to keep New Year's resolutions

ANI | From Deccan Chronicle

 

A new research has shown that in order to tackle New Year's resolutions, people will have to counter their stress.
According to a new research, stress negatively impacts people's ability to lose weight, quit smoking and stick with a new healthy lifestyle change.
In The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, Mayo Clinic stress management and resiliency expert Amit Sood, M.D., draws on decades of groundbreaking research to offer readers a scientifically proven, structured and practical approach to reducing stress.
 He explains the brain's two modes - focused mode and default mode - and how an imbalance between the two produces unwanted stress, and he shares newBook cover Mayo Clinic's Guide to Stress-Free Living, with female doing cartwheel insights about how the mind works, including its natural tendency to wander. 

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Tackling Truancy, Suspensions, and Stress

With levels of violence and poverty rising around them, San Francisco middle school students find social and emotional healing -- and a new readiness to learn -- in a bold program of daily meditation.

By Mariko Nobori

With levels of violence and poverty rising around them, San Francisco middle school students find social and emotional healing -- and a new readiness to learn -- in a bold program of daily meditation.

Principal James Dierke (left) took an unconventional, impactful step by implementing the Quiet Time program in his school. Students (right) opt to be trained in meditation and practice it twice each day during Quiet Time.

Credit: Daniel Jarvis

Stress - It's a Choice - Video

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