Day 126–127/365
This morning I had a terrible nightmare. The effort I put into it (the nightmare) was so real that I could feel its effect even after I woke up. And from the minute I woke up, I was irritated. For a while, I found fault with everyone and everything around me. Soon, I realised that I was being rude to those around me, who were actually going about their way and were at no fault at all. Why should they bear the brunt of my irritation when they weren’t even the cause of it? No sooner had I realised this, than tears started flowing from my eyes. Now, I was crying for no reason at all. And my son who noticed this, said that I look unusually sad. Was I in pain? Am I hungry? Did anyone hurt me with their words? He asked me everything that he could fathom in his little mind. Not knowing how to help, he suddenly said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be very nice to you today. Now give me a hug.” This briefly brought a smile but it didn’t last for long. I had to watch a web series, attend my scheduled class and talk to friends to feel better. It took a long time and was a task.
Why am I telling you all this? The mind is crazy! And if it isn’t feeling good, the entire day goes haywire. Do whatever it takes to keep it happy. That’s not just good for you but also for those around you too. Never let your mind define your day; feed it good thoughts, divert it, surround yourself with people who care and let the magic begin.
Have you ever experienced a day like this?
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