LET'S DE-STRESS AND DANCE . . .

                           

". . . David danced before the Lord with all his might;"

2 Samuel 6:14

There comes a time when almost every stress survivor gains victory over stress. Our de-stress is such a welcomed relief, until we're inclined to do AS DAVID DID.

In his gladness, "David danced before the Lord." Imagine David doing a dance of praise and experiencing a great de-stress. Whether before or after overcoming stress, let's de-stress and dance! Let's try this: steal away to a private place, turn on some peppy music, and dance . . . dance . . . dance.

Dancing is, no doubt, an incredible fun and relaxing way to de-stress. When combating daily stress, exercise can do wonders for the mind and body. Along with reducing our mental stress, dancing releases tension from tight muscles.

See, as we dance (exercise), our bodies release tiny molecules known as endorphins. These endorphins act just like a drug and gives us an amazing high. A "happy" high -- plus a noticeable feeling of well-being. 

The more we exercise, the more endorphins we release; and the more endorphins we release, the happier we are. Stress survivors view dance exercise as one of the most economical, enjoyable, and effective means of de-stress.

For a truly hilarious dance, try some ole' school tunes. Incidentally, if dancing is taboo in certain homes, don't despair. Gather up some fast-paced praise music, jump up and down and move all around. Whatever music, whatever movements, as long as we keep that adrenaline pumping, we're making progress in reducing our stress. 

Go ahead, laugh, cry, shout and praise, but . . . DON'T STOP DANCING!

Peace I leave with you . . .  

"Dedicated to relieving stress using principles based on God's Word."