Moods

Getting past the moments when life gets in the way is an acquired taste. I learned early on that everybody I know has these moments and it’s not just me. I learned early on that no matter what happens, I have to pull up my socks and keep on keeping on.

Tonight was tough. I missed an old friend who passed on. I was worried about bills. I was sad that my Etsy products and my book are not selling more rapidly. I regretted committing to helping some folks in my community because it sometimes interferes with my plans. It seemed like all these things bothered me during the same half hour.

Yep, I let the tears flow just a bit. I’m grateful I’m a female and that this escape valve, tears, is something available to me. Tears cleanse the heart and soul.

Once done, I take a few deep breaths, say to myself, “Okay, girl, now it’s time to move on,” and I do just that.

I think it’s perfectly all right to acknowledge that I get a little “down” or “low” at times, but I need to limit the length of time I give in to the mood so that the mood does not limit me.