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183Then stress must interfere with everything we do!Yes! Let%u2019s think for a moment what life could be like if we could get rid of that stress.When we%u2019re stressed, we see things negatively; when we%u2019re refreshed and rested, we perceive positively. When the nervous system is strained and tired, our activity seems fruitless and futile; when our mind is clear and alert, we can make the best use of everything around us without even trying.When we%u2019re hassled and upset, the tiniest irritation can make it impossible to communicate. How many times have you felt that if a situation didn%u2019t upset you so much, it would be easier to do the right thing?More than I care to remember.This is because stress keeps building up in our lives, and it overshadows the normal, smooth enjoyment of life that we were designed for. When deep-rooted stresses are dissolved by the unique deep rest of the TM technique, the nervous system is freed to function normally, in a holistic and balanced way. Then our thoughts and actions are more creative and successful. And our relationships become more natural and rewarding.What do you mean by %u201cstress%u201d?Stress is any chemical or physical abnormality in the body, in the nervous system. It is caused by overload. When some physical or emotional pressure of experience distorts the system, that overload is stress. When the stresses are too deeply rooted or too numerous to be relieved by a good night%u2019s sleep, then they accumulate and we become increasingly ineffective in our activity.