The Science of Stress

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September 28, 2015 a project of ServiceSpace The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. - William James - The Science of Stress Maria Popova explores her own experience of stress and PTSD, pointing out that long before scientists began shedding light on how our minds and bodies actually affect one another, an intuitive understanding of this dialogue between the body and the emotions, or feelings permeated our very language. Ancient Greek, Roman, and Indian Ayurvedic physicians all enlisted the theory of the four humors -- blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm -- in their healing practices. { read more } Be The Change Make time to meditate in stressful times, and remember to take deep breaths in the midst of trying situations. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 10 Creative Rituals To Learn From What School Doesn't Teach You: How To Learn Power of Place: Photos From Around the World The Girl Who Gets Gifts From Birds The Power of Story Stunning Images of the Power of Education Cancelled Wedding Turned Feast for the Homeless Before I Go: A Neurosurgeon's Final Reflections On Mortality DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 162,661 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More