Pressure of all kinds gets us down. The exertion of force (pressure) upon and from our minds cause many a health crisis, many deaths. Dealing with pressure, for lots of parents, is a full time activity. This heaviness can pass from us to our kids if we are not careful.

Social pressure (a term I associate with adults) and peer pressure (basically the same thing but I associate it with kids) to me are subtle forms of bullying. From a practical standpoint, this type of thing is fed by our own energy. Understanding this first and foremost goes a long way to the actual cure, solve and/or dissolve of pressure.

It is self-imposed. When we teach our kids this basic understanding it can waylay a lot of fear and sleepless nights. For parent and child.

How do we stop feeding pressure? Take your foot off of the gas. Relax and know all is well. Teach your kids how to meditate. Have them tap into that silent part of themselves (and ourselves) that makes everything happen (or not). Tap in, revere the silence for a while, then visualize the outcome desired. Let go and let God (or The Universe, however you identify Our Deity) and take appropriate actions with Joy. This is the best we can do. This is all that is required of us!

Of course, this is how I see it. How do you ease your units of pressure?