In a previous post, I wrote about having to go to the dentist
and dealing with the stress of it. I stated that I felt fine. I didn’t feel any stress, but my blood pressure check showed otherwise. Well, today I went back for the follow up.

Blood pressure was fine averaging about one thirty over eighty five. Good. Get to the dentist office. I’m feeling fine. The hygienist checks my blood pressure: way too high. So I wait the obligatory five minutes once again. Finally it settles down.

I just want to stress (no pun intended) again the importance of managing your stress. I felt fine. My breathing was fine. I was relaxed as I thought I could be and still my blood pressure indicated otherwise.

So make sure you manage your stress and your blood pressure for a better quality of life.

All of my life I’ve spent so much time looking out of a window

While all of my thoughts move around in my mind with each direction the wind blows

In so many ways……

On the beautiful days

Reminiscing about the places I’ve gone can’t recall all the faces

Wonder how long will the journey go on living with the time that God graces

In so many ways……

All the beautiful days.

Every era has great artists and great songs, but the 70s and 80s were special.

Check out “Everlasting Love”.

George Clinton told us fifty years ago. If you listen to Parliament Funkadelic’s lyrics you will begin to understand Quantum Physics. The universe and all matter of interstellar and galactic thought will become clear and free. And in his immortal words I paraphrase: If your mind is free your ass will follow.

Apparently I have a subconscious fear of going to the dentist. Now I do realize that going to the dentist isn’t my favorite thing. Not a fan of the inherent discomfort that dental instruments provide. However, I never realized that I had a true fear of going to the dentist. But I do.

I had a cleaning scheduled for last week. When I arrived at the dentist’s office I felt fine. Nothing out of the usual. The hygienist sent me to my assigned room and proceeded to take my blood pressure. 196 over 106. Not good. So we waited the obligatory four minutes to retake the blood pressure. 156 over 95. A little better. The hygienist commenced with the cleaning.

Today I had to have a follow up procedure. Same hygienist. Same room. I found comfort in the familiarity. I felt relaxed with no stress. Time for blood pressure check. 196 over 108. Really? Gotta wait four minutes for the retake. 194 over 102. The hygienist playfully tells me to relax. I am relaxed. I feel relaxed. One more blood pressure check. 192 over 100. I feel fine. But apparently I am subconsciously stressed about the dental procedure. Which leads me to a greater point.

Stress isn’t always apparent. It doesn’t always show up with physical or emotional indicators which is why we need to manage our stress as much as we can. We oftentimes face minor stressors without even realizing they’re there. So I’ve learned a lesson.

Relax! Every time you get a chance to take a deep breath, take it. Every chance you get to unwind, do it. Let every part of your body decompress from the demands of each day.

And maybe when it’s time for you to go to the dentist you’ll be more relaxed than I am.

Another great summer song. A classic from the “Quite Storm” pioneers. You know if you know.

Not really a car guy. Never been big on Mercedes. But Wifegirl likes this car. Alright….Okay….