I can heal myself. 29. Eustress and distress

The reaction of the mind and body when a certain stimulus is applied is called “being stressed.” Depending on how you perceive that stimulus, it can be either good stress or bad stress.

Perfectionists or sensitive people perceive the same stimulus negatively, causing negative stress. While there are people who look at a half-full glass of whiskey and smile while thinking that there is still half left, ah! There are bound to be people who lament that only half of the time is left, but this is due to the experiences each person has lived and the way of thinking they have used.

If the few memories and seven emotions I have ever lived were completely removed from me, would there be anything more to say about my existence? Still, would I ever become obsessed with my existence or be greedy for it?

Without night, there is no day. A person who knows hunger knows the importance of food, and a person who has suffered from physical pain knows how to be grateful for health. In Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu presents the theory of reciprocity as the law of the universe. In other words, it is the yin-yang theory. Everything is just a phenomenon felt due to the difference between opposites and is not the essence. If you are too caught up in phenomena, you may overlook the essence and feel that everything is difficult. Phenomenon, whether negative or positive, is just a motif of life. The essence is the peace, mercy, and profound smile in the deep abyss of each person. Deep, slow breathing brings you to its essence. If something or someone is bothering you, step away for a moment and take a deep, long breath.
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Dr. Jin-man Kim, director of Peace Oriental Clinic