Stress
The question of the day is about stress. Why are human beings constantly accosted by anxiety? I really just don't know. I am beginning to feel the first tinges of strain about my thesis. Today I met with my thesis advisor and in mapping out my progress for the rest of the semester, we found that the time to write has come. I have approximately a month to finish this great marathon of academic achievement, and I'm scared to death.
I also just left my girlfriend in a state of utmost tension as she prepares for a midterm examination in Physics. I wanted to be able to help her so much, but I realized that one of the best things I could really do was leave her alone. She is amazing and I only wish I could do more to help her out.
Stress affects everyone in different ways. I like to try and ignore it. In contrast, I once had a orchestra director that thrived on stress. If the orchestra was too well prepared he would try and artificially create stress in order to augment his own level of achievement. Others try to walk that fine line between productivity and full blown mental breakdown.
Which brings me to my original question. Why do human beings experience stress. Is it an evolutionary trait? Is it the remnants of the fight or flight instinct? Is it something innate in our creation? Did God give us stress to propel us forward and push us away from laziness? Your answers are as good as mine. Good luck to all my readers as they face the stresses inherent in the vicissitudes of life.
posted by Joel @ 10:30 PM
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