Tension: Who Needs It? We Do!

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
January 31, 2026

Tension (as a noun) is defined as (1) the state of being stretched tight and (2) mental or emotional strain . . . similar words . . . stress, anxiety, worry, anxiousness, apprehension, agitation, nervousness, jumpiness, uncertainty, anticipation, excitement . . . . the list goes on! All of us experience tension in our daily lives and we often yearn to experience tension’s opposite . . . relaxation! What are the positive qualities of tension that can actually improve our lives and strengthen our relationships?