We've focused on a lot of heavy subject matter lately, and as you may recall from the movie The Shining, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!" 

To avoid following in the footsteps of Jack Nicholson's famous character, we need to guard our play 
time.  It's an essential way to keep our stress level under control.

Over the weekend, I was skiing in knee deep northwest powder with my 26 year old son.  You can't find better stress relief than that!  Perhaps a glimpse of Heaven?

We all need activities and hobbies that bring joy into our lives and lift our spirits.  If you don't have a hobby or interest that helps reduce stress, know that it's never too late to find one.  Follow this link to take a free test that might help you find a stress reliever matches your personality. http://stress.about.com/library/reliever_personality_test/bl_stress_reliever_personality_test.htm

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