10-02-2015, 04:37 PM
Hi jeremy,
I've had this happen also recently - negative moods out of nowhere. It's important to distinguish these from self-generated moods, such as those due to being dissatisfied with something in oneself or the environment. Dealing with self-generated (or I should say, mind-generated) moods is easier - find contentment, gratitude or love in your present circumstances, and have faith/trust that everything will work out and you are loved.
The "out of nowhere" moods are trickier. We are affected by external energies, but also sometimes have deeper issues within ourselves we may not be aware of. This has been helpful in the past:
1) not getting swept away by the emotion into going along with it, i.e., not taking the perspective that things are as bad as they feel. Reminding myself, over and over if need be: this is catalyst, I need to take a constructive approach.
2) Asking myself, "what am I feeling? What is this about?" and waiting silently for an answer. This usually leads to an answer or solution - something I can further explore within myself.
3) (this goes with #1) not acting like a selfish jerk even if I feel miserable. Being intentionally and mindfully kind to the people I interact with.
I hope things get better for you soon!
I've had this happen also recently - negative moods out of nowhere. It's important to distinguish these from self-generated moods, such as those due to being dissatisfied with something in oneself or the environment. Dealing with self-generated (or I should say, mind-generated) moods is easier - find contentment, gratitude or love in your present circumstances, and have faith/trust that everything will work out and you are loved.
The "out of nowhere" moods are trickier. We are affected by external energies, but also sometimes have deeper issues within ourselves we may not be aware of. This has been helpful in the past:
1) not getting swept away by the emotion into going along with it, i.e., not taking the perspective that things are as bad as they feel. Reminding myself, over and over if need be: this is catalyst, I need to take a constructive approach.
2) Asking myself, "what am I feeling? What is this about?" and waiting silently for an answer. This usually leads to an answer or solution - something I can further explore within myself.
3) (this goes with #1) not acting like a selfish jerk even if I feel miserable. Being intentionally and mindfully kind to the people I interact with.
I hope things get better for you soon!
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