Relax, Release, Relate

Anyone remember Whitley saying this on "A Different World?" As funny as it was back then, it actually is so true.  Through the stress of day to day life, plus any added things that God decides to throw my way, I feel my anxiety rising, I feel my patience wearing thin... and then I hear this monster, yelling at my kids, my husband, and anyone else that doesn't do what I ask them to do right when I ask them to do it.  I can also tell when stress is getting to me because things that don't bother me, all of a sudden are a big deal.  I actually took a week off from writing because things were getting to be too much.  I'm trying to teach myself to check out, to breathe, and to think about what's really important and what truly needs my attention.  It's so easy to let everything overwhelm you, but if you relax, release, and relate, your priorities fall into place.  Have a great week!