In the cosmic scheme of things....

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When I am terribly frustrated by something that is happening in my life, I always reminded of a stress workshop that I once took. I don't know where the saying came from, but the instructor in some long tirade said: "In the cosmic scheme of things, how important is this?" I can't remember a lot of what I heard in the class, but this one sentence has sustained me through so many trials over the years.

Let's use this thread to post our best coping devices for dealing with frustrations and the stress of life....how we remain true to ourselves no matter what. Share your strengths, hopes, and courage:

posted by MarieSatz

I cope with stress by cleaning the house, usually - and I avoid harsh reality by reading or doing crossword puzzles (helps me be a Queen of denile until I absolutely HAVE to deal with the problem!). Not ideal, but at least I'm avoiding long-term use of (unaffordable) anti-depressants for now! :)