Moods

If I am in an uncomfortable mood, such as angry, lonely, afraid, and I do something unhealthy or dangerous to escape the mood, I will still be angry, lonely afraid, but now with something to make my life messier.  Like what? Well, I could drink alcohol, and then drive, I could take a pain pill, eat a lot of sugar, exercise till I have overstressed my body, or get so busy getting things done, that I give up sleep and prayer.  Or add to your list, pornography and shopping till you drop.  Instead, I just admit that I am feeling something, don’t blame anyone, but recognize it as just a feeling and I don’t have to act on it.  Maybe a little music, reading, meditation, a walk can be just what I need.  Sometimes, it is just a good rest.  Try being good to yourself a bit today.  It is quite possible this is on no one else’s agenda