If you could get your mind
to do ONE thing for you in bad times, what would it be?
For me, it would be this:
That my mind should be my
best friend . . . the wheel that drives me to overcome any challenges, achieve
or acquire anything. It all starts with self-politeness, kind words, actions
and thoughts. I hope this article helps you minimize sadness because you deserve
to be happy!
Over the past few weeks, I posed this question to myself just as I’ve
been asked several times about how to handle a great deal of emotional turmoil
from nerve-racking life circumstances. Each time I'm asked, I go without
falling short to one of my favourite quotes in the world. A quote from Rumi
describing why you’re tangled with depression - called Praise.
“Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise.” –
Rumi
Most of us feared gruelling situations because it’s associated with making
us feel angry, sad, bitter, anxious, and heartbroken. But what if we could
reshape all of these emotions so it doesn’t lead to prolonged feelings of
sadness and trigger severe depression? And even although it’s difficult, we can
actually try, or can’t we?
Here is my advice to you this week.
This is not a topic where I talk about basic principles. If you’re
feeling distraught from stressful life events the first step you should take is to get your mind on your side. Make it a wheel that keeps you focused only on a positive course, a source of encouragement. Anger, sadness, bitterness, and
dejection are all in the mind. And if you can be polite to yourself, take charge of
the brain of your mind so it doesn’t control you negatively and make it your
best friend, you can tailor it away from ridiculing thought forms through the
act of meditation.
Secondly, you need to be willing to come out of your despair! You have
to make sure you don’t relapse into a pained situation and give up. Believe
in the ideology of hope to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Thirdly, in the state of dealing with paralyzing life challenges make
sure not to seclude yourself, which is the normal tendency with those that are sad. Try
and mingle with a healthy crowd to come out, or get help to deal with your issues naturally.
Also, listen to a healthy, inspiring and soul lifting music, as music has
a way of normalizing emotions.
Referring to the quote mentioned above, an act of gratitude can strengthen your emotional health. Reflect on those small pleasant things you have, be grateful for them and you'll be able to enable a friendly mind.
Lastly, a man’s need for Higher Power in mild or severe life situation can
never be ruled out. Sometimes, when you find it very difficult to come out of a
sad, empty, or worthlessness state of mind, connecting deeply to your belief
system can seriously improve your emotional well-being.
I wish you more success in your personal and business life.
Your friend & Coach,
Damilola Ogunremi
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