Out of desperation, I gave a greeting to one of the group chats I belong to. It goes:
“Good morning, everyone! Rise and shine. Be beautiful... like me!”
Some of the group chat’s members reacted with a heart <3 and with a laughing smiley. I, on the other hand, felt my mood boosted. Instead of feeling sad, I felt better than a while ago. And also I realized the power of fellowship that I have heard during one seminar.
Indeed, fellowship… We need to have some so that we will not be feeling blue during our aloneness. We can always find ways to feed our emotional needs.
This is always me, most of the time sad, worried, desperate, and impatient. But I could also just be the exact opposite. I could be happy, uplifted, inspiring, and patient.
Then I thought if I could just be that moody, I may as well just give the best aura I could give off. Besides, no one will want the cynical me.
The best we can give is a reason for others to smile. It will not help if we frown. It will not brighten up the room if we remain sad or melancholy. Just give a shot of positivity and it will be contagious. Someone might be thanking you for it at a later time.
I remember one time my randomness back in college. I met one of my previous professors. I noticed that she is a little melancholy. I did not hesitate to approach and compliment her. She is the beauty I still recall back then. With red lipstick and a face like Antoinette Taus. She also had a cute height. She was strict during the time she was our professor but she also did not fail to deliver the objectives of her lessons. Up until now, I remember her honesty. It helped me a lot get rid of my mannerisms and unnecessary movements during public speaking. Yes, she was our teacher on one of our minor subjects but turns out that that subject isn’t minor after all.
I also remember those times when suddenly someone out of the blue messages me. One particular instance was when my classmate before noticed that I unfriended all my friends on Facebook. I became very defensive explaining that I just wanted to be left alone and that I had no intention of hurting anybody. He simply said he understood and that he is feeling my pain. He sent me inspiring messages which at that time was very timely. I cried out of relief. Thanks, Attorney. After that, I used Facebook neutrally. I began re-adding friends. I only use that social platform now for important interactions or announcements.
If you are sad, take a deep breath and be sentimental for a while. Close your eyes and do some reflection.
If you are feeling lazy, especially just before your period if you are a woman, take the chance to relax and rest. Sleep if you must. Be gentle with yourself. Understand also that your family members might be wondering about your current situation but try to explain to them that you just wanted to rest for a while.
If you are feeling angry, sigh and relax, cool down. Smile and you will feel better.
Always understand that every mood has a particular cause. You may be sleepless. You may be hungry. You may be approaching deadlines for certain tasks. You may be stressed financially. You may be having a strained relationship with someone.
It is important to learn how to figure out what’s causing your bad mood. Make it a point not to let others absorb your negative energy. Or if that is not possible, minimize it. Cry if you must but show afterwards that you are getting better.
And most of all, acknowledge that we needed Him to fix whatever problems we have. All we have to do is close our eyes, feel His presence and talk to Him. But there always is struggle most of the time before we turn to Him. Why should that be a struggle at all? If we know we get the most benefit from turning to Him, why is it always taking us long before talking to Him? I don’t know for unbelievers but I have my own testimony. I prefer to believe than not to believe. I’ve had enough of those dark days and nights.
In conclusion, let us all give that best that we can in every situation. Smile!
I smiled again, because of reading this. <3