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Encontrando La Paz Cuando La Vida Es Estresante

Encontrando La Paz Cuando La Vida Es Estresante

Alguna vez te has sentido estresado, preocupado, tensionado, o bloqueado?

En este mundo, no podemos evitar momentos de estrés porque eventos estresantes ocurren. Cuando tales eventos suceden, nuestro cuerpo tiene una respuesta adaptada para proveernos de energía rápida y activar las defensas de nuestro cuerpo (sistema inmune) para protegernos del daño o la infección.

Esta reacción rápida hacia un evento estresante repentino es de ayuda cuando el estrés es real (lo opuesto a uno imaginario) y cuando el problema que causa el estrés es resuelto en una tiempo relativamente corto.

Sin embargo, mucha gente hoy vive en un estado de continuo estrés mental. Siempre están preocupados, siempre al borde – sintiendo un sentido de urgencia como en estado de crisis constante. Este tipo de estrés incesante es bastante dañino para nuestra salud física y mental. La activación de los circuitos de estrés a largo tiempo, con su continuo bloqueo del sistema inmunológico, causa una inflamación crónica que daña los receptores de la insulina, contribuyendo al comienzo de la diabetes en adultos, aumentando el riesgo de ataques al corazón y derrames cerebrales, desórdenes de estado de ánimo ( como depresión), y demencia de Alzheimer. Adicionalmente tal estrés crónico interfiere con la señalización normal neuronal, causando fatiga, malestar, problemas de concentración, disturbio del sueño, y alteraciones dañinas del apetito.

Un estrés crónico incesante es dañino, pero sin importar los estreses de la vida, hay acciones prácticas que usted puede tomar  para mejorar su resiliencia, reducir estrés, calmar el sistema nervioso, y promover cuerpos y mentes saludables.  A continuación algunos principios y acciones generales que le ayudarán a manejar y reducir el estrés mejor.

  • Un estilo de vida saludable – Coma una dieta basada en plantas o una dieta mediterránea, haga ejercicio regularmente, duerma ocho horas cada noche (para adultos). El buen manejo del estrés comienza con una  buena fundación en la salud física, así que cuidar las necesidad fisiológicas básicas del cuerpo es un buen lugar donde empezar.
  • Espiritualidad Saludable – Desarrolle una relación de confianza con un Dios de amor digno de confianza. Mucha gente cree en Dios pero tiene conceptos de El que actualmente incitan miedo y estrés – esto es dañino. La neurociencia muestra que sólo la creencia en un Dios benevolente es saludable y reduce nuestro miedo y estrés. Recuerda, la Biblia dice que “ el perfecto amor vence al temor.” Si tenemos un concepto de Dios que no reduce o quita nuestro temor, pero en vez lo incita, indica que algo está mal con nuestro concepto de Dios. Confiar en un Dios de amor quien es nuestro creador nos lleva a nuestro siguiente principio.
  • Entender la realidad – abrace la ley diseñada, aprender cómo la realidad actualmente funciona, y elegir vivir en armonía con la las leyes sobre las cual Dios construyó la vida para operar. Conozca cuáles son sus responsabilidades (y que no es su responsabilidad ) y elija cumplirlas mientras confía en Dios los resultados. Finalmente, dele a los otros la libertad de tener sus propias ideas, perspectivas, creencias, incluyendo su actitud hacia usted. En otras palabras, dele a la gente la libertad de no apreciarlo, lo importante es que usted viva en armonía con la voluntad de Dios para su vida.
  • Sea verás – reconozca los problemas de su vida y afróntenlos en el contexto más amplio posible; en una relación de confianza en Dios, abierto a posibilidades más allá de su actual entendimiento.
  • Descanse la mente – Dios prescribió un día en siete para descansar la mente y el espíritu en una amorosa relación con El. No te abstengas de este tiempo de restauración.
  • Organize su vida – establezca rutinas y estructuras de modo que la mayoría de las responsabilidades de la vida no sean problemas nuevos que deban resolverse todos los días pero solamente deberes que se deben hacer en rutina; Viernes lavado de la ropa, lunes aspirada, etc. Hacer algunas cosas rutinariamente le ayudará a no  apilar muchas cosas para hacer a la vez generando estrés.
  • Establezca límites – aprenda a decir no en una manera firme y de forma respetuosa.
  • Disfrute un poco – separe tiempo para recrearse, practicar hobbies, y otras cosas que le interesen para disfrutar y conviértalo en una rutina regular.    
  • Evite toxinas – alcohol, drogas, y comportamientos destructivos alteran el estado de ánimo, transitoriamente ( pornografia, comprar impulsivamente, apuestas, juegos de asar en exceso etc.) Actualmente dañan y destruyen, incrementan la culpa y la vergüenza, lo cual incrementa el estrés.
  • Construya relaciones saludables – conéctese  con  gente madura, únase a grupos saludables, y  participe en programas para ayudar a otros.
  • Busque ayuda profesional – un consejero bien entrenado o un psiquiatra  puede ayudarle a manejar momentos abrumadores y ofrecerle estrategias específicas para lidiar con la crisis.

La vida está llena de momentos estresantes. No podemos controlar lo que pasa alrededor de nosotros, pero sí tenemos control sobre las decisiones que tomamos gobernándonos a nosotros mismos. Es nuestra responsabilidad de decidir cómo vamos a responder  a las situaciones de estrés de la vida. Le invito a tomar decisiones saludables  en armonía con el diseño de Dios para la vida y después confíe en Dios para los resultados.

 


Timothy R. Jennings, M.D (doctor médico), es un psiquiatra certificado, con una maestría en psicofarmacología, orador internacional, miembro distinguido de la Asociación Psiquiátrica de América y de la Asociación Psiquiátrica del Sur (Estados Unidos). Es el presidente y fundador del ministerio “Come and Reason” (Ven y razonemos juntos) y ha servido como presidente de la Asociación Psiquiátrica del Sur y Asociación Psiquiátrica de Tennessee. El Doctor Jennings es el autor de varios libros, incluyendo The God-Shaped Brain (El Cerebro moldeado por Dios), The God-Shaped Heart (El Corazón moldeado por Dios), y The Aging Brain (El Cerebro Envejeciendo).

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Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA

 

Testimony 5

We listen to your bible studies lessons in our class in Montana. You actually were the main reason I decided to get a laptop, so I can go to your site and listen, read, learn, and print the class notes. I am so grateful to learn the correct view of God and his character. Now, to just have others have an interest in knowing, so I can share it with them. Good thoughts your way.

R. N., MT, USA

 

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto

Testimony 55

I was born [into the church], then I left it for many years. 10 years ago, I came back, but I could not take the hypocrisy and the lack of answers to the missing pieces. I struggled, but I did not abandon my commitment to know the truth. God is leading me to the simple understanding of his relevance and I am relearning what the church taught me as a youth… that he loves me, that he has led me to a knowledge of him such as I have never known. He is using Dr. Jennings to connect the dots that are now so apparent and hiding in plain sight!

Dean P., Arlington, TX, USA

 

Testimony 22

I have found your Bible study class lectures to be very inspiring and useful as I prepare to teach class every other week. I subscribe to the podcast and download your notes on the weeks I teach. The audio and notes are such a great help in preparing. My own understanding of God’s character has grown as I teach the class. Commendations on the thought-provoking and well-prepared material Come and Reason provides. Personally, I get excited by the tie you make between the spiritual and mental/physical domains.

A.A. Corrales, NM, USA

 

Testimony 29

Thank you for all of your work to correct misconceptions about God’s character. So many people that my husband and I have talked to seem to be against the natural law construct and view it as “errant” and “dangerous.” Having learned more about it through your blogs and lessons, I don’t really understand why they view it that way, except that it means they have to relearn theology they have known for their entire lives. But I’m so excited to relearn this. For the past few years I have been questioning how I could trust a God who punishes arbitrarily and is full of wrath for those who don’t obey His commands. That view made me afraid to “mess up” or “not be good enough,” even within my relationship with God. I really appreciated the point you bring out about God not wanting us to serve Him because we are afraid, but because we love Him.

Melissa H., IN, USA

 

Testimony 15

I have been sharing Come And Reason Ministries Bible study lessons with several folk. You have such a beautiful view of the plan of salvation. If we had this message preached when I was young, my generation would still all be in church.

H. R., New Zealand

Testimony 12

I have been really blessed reading your response to the various questions on your site.

K.C., OH, USA

 

Testimony 6

I got the book “Could It Be This Simple?” a few months ago and the reading was wonderful and I was fascinated. I lent the book to a friend at work. She is having a difficult time and the book is helping her to find Jesus and I found this very exciting. She has asked me questions and I can see her life changing.

H. S., Australia

 

Testimony 40

I was brought up in a different faith and have been petrified my whole life of God. I believed that I would burn in hell for eternity. When I was 12 I started pursuing the things of this world, but for the next 45 years the Spirit was always calling me, as I knew there was a God through nature. I could see the vast sea of stars in the universe and knew there was something bigger out there. Five years ago, through a Revelation seminar, I was blessed to learn about God’s character and government.

Then I found Come and Reason Ministries and have come under some extreme pressure when I speak about the ministry. One time a member sent me an internet article titled “Whats wrong with Tim Jennings?” I asked her what she thought of it and she said “I don’t know, I didn’t read it.”

I have always wanted to find out for myself the truth about God, so I stayed with the Design Law construct and have been liberated to understand the big picture. Once we consider Design Law, all other Bible stories and prophecies seem to fit perfectly. It is truly beautiful to see people grasping how God operates this Universe of Love and the liberation it has provided in their lives. It blows my mind to see how consistent Design law is with what our founders believed. I hear statements like “This makes so much sense.”

Tom W., Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA

 

Testimony 10

I personally download and listen to each of Come And Reason Ministries Bible study class lessons and PDF study notes to use when teaching my class. Really appreciate the class especially when Dr. Jennings is teaching. Thank God there are persons like him doing His work and traveling to share His beliefs.

B. L.M., North Plains, OR, USA

 

Testimony 18

The Healing the Mind DVD set tarted me on a journey that has changed my relationship with our loving God more significantly than any other study, and brought me to your book and Bible study podcasts, which I now listen to daily, thanks to the availability of archived content on your site and on iTunes.

Anonymous

 

Testimony 25

I just want to say thank you so much for your conversations via YouTube. I regularly tune in to your lectures, “Let’s Talk” sessions, and many others. Through these I’ve found greater depth and meaning to God’s word. Thanks for all that you do and please continue. I’m currently working in the middle of Silicon Valley at Stanford University. I feel like God really has me in the right place right now and I’m sensing that your teachings might be part of it.

B. F., Silicon Valley, CA, USA

 

Testimony 54

I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

My heart thrills when I listen to your bible study lessons. Literally I have gone from death to life. It is a journey I look forward to every day, as God reveals areas this distortion affects. Praise GOD! I will ever be grateful to God for this ministry and your cooperation with the Spirit!

Karen S., Portal, AZ, USA

 

Testimony 69

After reading your book, ‘Could It Be This Simple,’ someone was explaining Christianity in a way that made sense to me for the first time in my life. One morning, I simply prayed “I’m sorry and I love you.” As soon as I silently said that, I could literally feel God’s presence and light flood down on me from above and fill me up with love and joy. I sat there crying my eyes out, because I was so overpowered with this feeling of love and joy. It was just so incredible. I hope that more people can read this book and get a blessing from it. It’s really amazing.

Rachael H.