{"id":6320,"date":"2025-12-14T10:58:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T15:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsoelwin.laymandhamma.com\/stress-%e1%80%80%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%80%e1%80%ba%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb-%e1%81%84-%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%80%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%b2%e1%80%b7%e1%80%9b%e1%80%be%e1%80%84\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T17:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T22:37:27","slug":"stress-%e1%80%80%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%80%e1%80%ba%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb-%e1%81%84-%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%80%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%b2%e1%80%b7%e1%80%9b%e1%80%be%e1%80%84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsoelwin.laymandhamma.com\/en\/stress-%e1%80%80%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%80%e1%80%ba%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb-%e1%81%84-%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%80%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%b2%e1%80%b7%e1%80%9b%e1%80%be%e1%80%84\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress \u1000\u102d\u102f \u1021\u1001\u103b\u1000\u103a \u1044 \u1001\u103b\u1000\u103a\u1014\u1032\u1037\u101b\u103e\u1004\u103a\u1038\u1015\u103c\u1015\u102b\u104b"},"content":{"rendered":"

Explaining Stress with 4 Points<\/h1>\n

Thank you for asking the question very well today. Stress<\/strong> is a problem that almost everyone suffers from. However, few understand where this stress comes from, why it is happening, and how to solve it. I want to explain with 4 points today. These 4 points are very simple, but once understood, it is certain that you will be able to handle and solve stress in your life.<\/p>\n

Point (1) \u2013 Stress<\/strong> is a Mind Product<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first thing to understand is that stress is produced by the mind<\/strong>. Why? Because the Mind leads everything<\/strong>. Every thing that happens in our life is led first by the mind, and then thoughts appear. That thought can produce both good and bad<\/strong>. Therefore, stress does not come directly from outside. Your own mind is giving you stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me give an example. You have a deadline at work. That deadline is actually just time. But as soon as your mind considers, \"What happens if I don't finish? Will I get fired?\", stress begins to arise<\/strong>. So, that stress is not because of the deadline; it happened because your mind thought about that and produced it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That is why I always say, \"Mind leads everything; Thought is the work of the Mind (Mind Product).<\/strong>\" That thought can be chosen with Mindfulness<\/strong>. If you decide with mindfulness, \"I will not think this thought anymore; I will do what I can right now,\" stress reduces. Therefore, Mindfulness is key<\/strong>. If you know how to look at your mind with mindfulness, if you know how to choose thoughts, stress will no longer occur.<\/p>\n

Point (2) \u2013 Stress<\/strong> is an Emotional Reaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The second point is that Stress is an emotional reaction<\/strong>. This is because due to pressure, we resist, and that leads to tension and stress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Let me explain. Sights always enter our life. Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, thinking<\/strong>\u2014these are Receiving<\/strong>. After that, we do Responding<\/strong>. In that response, three things are involved: Perception (Thought), Feeling (Emotion), and Volition (Reaction).<\/strong><\/p>\n

For example, you are driving on the road. A car in front cuts in suddenly. Then you get angry, \"No, what is this guy doing?<\/strong>\" That is pressure<\/strong>. You resist<\/strong> that pressure. \"This person is wrong, he is disturbing me,\" and tension<\/strong> arises in the mind. That tension becomes stress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But if you think with mindfulness, \"Hmm, maybe this person couldn't control his speed; he isn't intentionally disturbing me,\" you do not resist<\/strong> anymore. Then there is no tension<\/strong>, and stress<\/strong> does not occur. Therefore, stress is not because of pressure; it happens because your mind resists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Point (3) \u2013 Because of Stress, Struggle Happens<\/h2>\n

The third point is that because of stress, we struggle<\/strong>. This is a very important point. Why? Because stress makes us always struggle with something.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me tell you. We know that \"Life is a struggle<\/strong>\". This is truly correct. Why? Because we have expectations<\/strong>. We are expecting, \"My life should be like this, I should have this.\" However, reality<\/strong> is not the same as expectation. So, a gap<\/strong> forms between expectation<\/strong> and reality<\/strong>. Because of that gap, stress arises and we have to struggle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For example, you expect, \"My son must be good at studies.\" But the son is not good at studies. Then you become stressed<\/strong>. \"Why is this happening? What should I do?\" and you have to struggle<\/strong>. That is happening because there is a gap between expectation and reality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Therefore, I want to say that struggle in life is natural<\/strong>, but if you want to reduce struggle, you must reduce expectation. Acceptance<\/strong> is important. If you consider, \"Hmm, it is happening like this; I will accept it; what can I do in the present?\", the struggle<\/strong> decreases.<\/p>\n

Point (4) \u2013 If You Struggle, Stress Becomes Worse<\/h2>\n

The fourth point is that if you struggle, stress becomes worse<\/strong>. This is a very important lesson. Why? Because the more we struggle, the more stress increases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will explain. You are striving, \"I don't want stress to exist.<\/strong>\" That is struggle<\/strong>. You are resisting<\/strong> the stress. Thus, stress increases<\/strong>. Because the thought \"I don't want stress<\/strong>\" causes more stress<\/strong>. Just thinking \"I can't sleep<\/strong>\" makes you sleep even less.<\/p>\n

Therefore, I want to say, do not struggle<\/strong>. Relax<\/strong>. Release<\/strong>. \"Hmm, stress is present; I will accept it; I will note the in-breath and out-breath,\" and stay stable in the present<\/strong>. If so, there is no struggle<\/strong>, and stress<\/strong> also reduces.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion \u2013 How to Deal with Stress<\/h2>\n

I will summarize. Stress is produced by the Mind (Mind Product).<\/strong> It can be chosen with Mindfulness<\/strong>. Stress is an emotional reaction; it happens because we resist pressure, leading to tension and stress.<\/strong> Because of stress, struggle happens, and if we struggle, stress becomes worse.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore, if you want to solve stress<\/strong>, stay with mindfulness. Relax<\/strong>. Scan<\/strong> the body and see where it is tight. Note the in-breath and out-breath<\/strong> and release<\/strong> the mind. Meditation<\/strong> is not just doing meditation; it is practicing things related to the Mind<\/strong>. It is doing it for Mental wellness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you know how to be stable in the present<\/strong>, stress no longer exists. Rest In Peace<\/strong> is not only obtained when dead; Sleep In Peace<\/strong> is not only obtained when sleeping; Live In Peace<\/strong> is obtained if you no longer think in the present. It is good not to think.<\/strong> Be Alert<\/strong>, be Alive<\/strong>, be Awake<\/strong>. That is due to mindfulness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I have explained it like this. I believe you have understood. Stress is produced by one's own mind, can be chosen with mindfulness, does not happen if not resisted, and reduces if not struggled<\/strong> \u2013 remember these things and practice to live stably in the present<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Soe Lwin (Mandalay)<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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