STRESS AND ENTERTAINMENT :DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Entertainment has become a necessary and inseparable part of many of us. In fact for many of us it has become essential aspect of our life. Many of us have become dependent on and addicted to entertainment in one form or another.

Many of us measure the index of our happiness on the basis of how often and how many varieties of entertainments (and items of luxuries) we �enjoy�!

There are many STRESS management guides, which advocate; hobbies, shopping, socialization, meditation and such measures; apart from some fitness tips; for STRESS management.

It is natural therefore; that whenever we suffer from STRESS; we turn to entertainment. Not only whenever we are sad, depressed, bored or going through some unpleasant situation, but also for feeling relaxed, elated, euphoric, high, better, excited, buoyant and �on top of the world�; we turn to some kind of entertainment.

This is why; we like even what is said and written about entertainment. We love the entertainers; in fact; we adore them! This has made entertainment (and STRESS management) a roaring business and lucrative career for millions amongst us.

Even the print and electronic media are addicted to entertainment; and keep on following or actually chasing; the entertainment personalities (celebrities), activities, �love affairs�, �sex scandals� and �gossips� for the �stories�!

But in spite of this; why do most of us (even those from media and entertainment business) continue to suffer from STRESS?

Why is this so?

Why are we not at peace with ourselves or why are we not satisfied or fulfilled?

Why do we need counselors and support systems in different forms?

Why do we suffer from various diseases caused or complicated by STRESS? Why do we suffer from STRESS and spread it to others?

To find out the answer; we have to know the limitations of entertainment (with very few possible exceptions) and find out; �What is beyond entertainment�!