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Don't take Tension

My daughter was doing a school exercise to see how many ideas could be expressed in just three words.  We came up with a lot of inspirational sounding quotes from -

  • Keep dreams alive
  • Never give up (depending on what up is - although I tried not to meddle)
  • Enjoy the moment
Then the visitor from India who was spending a weekend with us chimed in with - Don't take tension!

That is so classically messy Indian English I think but it conveys a lot of impact.

That tension is used as a noun in this case is fascinating way of expressing what matters to a lot of average Indians but if not taken (as it were) would alleviate people from a lot of heartache.

I know I take walks and try not to take tensions.

Tension of various sorts also described as that which causes stress is part of daily life in most countries now.  Trying to remain focused on what matters and how to navigate this intangible yet deadly aspect of life is what defines a successful life.  I know it makes for a healthy one.
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  1. RajendraMay 11, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    In Hyderabadi, it could be 'kaiku tension leneka?', or its more popular alternative, 'light laylo miyan', literally making light of any situation.

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