My daughter and I were discussing how to stop hiccups. I told her that I "think" mine away. I focus on my breathing, relax think about how calm I am, and literally make my diaphragm stop having spasms. I suggested that one can use her mind over matter in dealing with any number of physical pains or conditions.
Then, I realized something. If I am able to do this to overcome physical discomforts, why can't I use the same method to overcome mood related issues? Isn't it even more logical to use the mind to control the mind than to control the physical body?
So I am now trying this out. Just as I refuse to let my body convulse with hiccups, I refuse to let my mind feel depressed, anxious, irritated or angry (unless I have a good reason!). I am in control of my moods - they don't control me. I pride myself on my intelligence and my ability to use logic and critical thinking to solve many of life's issues. So why wouldn't I use these same skills to maintain control over my emotions?
When I have cried during a movie or became sad after hearing a song, it was my mind that created those responses. Just as my mind allows me to be cheered by certain fun happy songs or memories. We have a choice when it comes to our emotions. It's just an issue of reigning in our minds and reminding them who is the boss!
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