This one here,it is for the times I feel really low.Yes,there are times when even I can't have a control over my thoughts and the result is a feeling mixed with traces of depression.The only problem with negative feelings is that they tend to multiply and expand within the mind and beyond our control whatsoever.So,in taming my emotions,among others this negativity has been one of the hardest.
We all have some points or should say places or chain of events which make us feel extremely happy about ourselves.I call them the “recharge points”.These points work for almost everyone.I wish to type up about mine,so that whenever I feel down and out or in the future I can come across this page,I remember and cherish the happy days I'm living in right now.
So here are my recharge points which make me take control over myself in the case of some negativity:
I.A LOT OF HUMANS
I am someone who absolutely loves the crowds.Whenever there is a gathering I don't miss the opportunity to observe a thousand people around me.Looking at people gives me immense pleasure and reveals some information regarding the general human behaviours as well.A busy marketplace,the central park a busy train junction or a gathering of persons for some religious purpose the mere presence among them,charges me back to normal.As a side effect,this does not work 100% of the time.Once I happened to be depressed over something and I walk up to this marketplace feeling down and losing all interest in myself.Then I got into this clothes shop and bought something but when I reached home I find out well,this does not fit me!I was so engulfed by negativity at that time that it got amplified when I reached the market.
This was the only event when I visited the market and returned home with my depression amplified!Rest of the time it works wonder.So,whenever I feel down visiting a marketplace is the first thing I consider doing to get back to normalcy!
II.READING SOME MOTIVATIONAL BOOK
This is such a common thing.A guy feels low he comes up with some book or quotes.They work like medicine and the guy is back with depression left way behind.People often tend to underestimate the power of timely quotes or articles.They are one of the most powerful healing tools available to cope with negativity and the benefit is they don't eat you up like some depression fighting pills.Of course when you are happy you won't need those things and may feel useless but I tried it once and it worked.It feel like a helping hand.Some guy who has been there is sharing his/her ideas and it really clicks,for me at least.Besides the religious books to help a lot although I don't recommend reading religious books during the course of negativity.They are supposed to be read with a fresh and cheerful mind and not a sick mind like that of a depressed person.
III.SOME FRESH AIR
Well,fresh air is definitely a luxury which is not easily available here in Delhi.But still there are moments during the course of day when we can have fresh air.One of them is evening right after the sunset.The day is just about to transform into night and this transition period is one of those during the day when we can have fresh air and enjoy it. I often spend this time at home with my tea and believe me,this is one of those durations when I'm really with myself.So,the very thought of myself enjoying my tea calmly on the roof of my house makes me feel happy and cheerful.And if I'm down I look up to the evening time when I reconnect with myself and rejuvenate.It works for me,I don't let any wild thoughts run through my mind and watch the birds returning to their homes,the sun setting to wake up the next morning,the neighbours' kids playing and a breeze smoothly touching almost everything.
Sometimes I visit my village and feel jealous,for the people back there are so immersed in nature,they can enjoy it the way I can't and yes they don't have this pollution problems even today!In the future,if all goes right I won't be living in this big huge city,rather I'll pick some quiet town/village so as to get closer to nature.I absolutely crave for it!
IV A THOUGHT ON NON PERMANENCE
Well,this has now become a habit as far as I'm concerned.I don't attach myself to a lot of things or people.Probably this is the reason why I choose to live in seclusion.I don't have a lot of emotional issues to cater to,this is the reason why I manage to stay cheerful even at crunch times.I don't have a lot of expectations from anyone,any thing or any place for that matter.Nothing is permanent here,there or anywhere.We can realise it but honestly for,myself, I took it up on faith or some extrapolations.
The firm ground on which we base our beliefs does not exist as far a I'm concerned as the only firm belief is that of impermanence!Talking of negativity,I believe it bothers us only as far as we are concerned about the lower thoughts.At the higher level,this does not exist.There is nothing but impermanence and rest all is useless.So,I tend to keep a balance between the spirituality as well as the usual thoughts which are needed for our survival in this world.Of course spirituality helps,but sometimes I get confused how much of it is to be
applied in the given circumstances.
V.BE GOOD,REST ALL IS FINE
This is a very powerful and effective thought as far as I'm concerned.A few days back,I thought all was not right with the way I behave with people around me.I thought over it and developed some ideals,all of which were based on the fundamental idea that I have to be good.Be good in thought,be sincere in words and be good in actions.This being good is not hard to attain.In fact if we don't do things the good way,it all comes back to us in the form of restlessness,anger,worry,fear and all that.On the other hand,if we put our efforts sincerely there is a feeling of inner calm and assurance that the results will be favourable. When a negative thought comes to mind,I think over the wrong thing I did.Often it comes to things like I should have..........I could have........,I might have......etc.But the past is gone and will not return.But it can be taken as a lesson for the future so that I don't repeat those mistakes.Even then,making mistakes is no big deal and people are not judged by how many mistakes they did or did not.I assure myself that I have to be good no matter how testing the situation might become and rest all will be fine.It has worked until now and will work in the future as well,I'm sure of that.
We all have some points or should say places or chain of events which make us feel extremely happy about ourselves.I call them the “recharge points”.These points work for almost everyone.I wish to type up about mine,so that whenever I feel down and out or in the future I can come across this page,I remember and cherish the happy days I'm living in right now.
So here are my recharge points which make me take control over myself in the case of some negativity:
I.A LOT OF HUMANS
I am someone who absolutely loves the crowds.Whenever there is a gathering I don't miss the opportunity to observe a thousand people around me.Looking at people gives me immense pleasure and reveals some information regarding the general human behaviours as well.A busy marketplace,the central park a busy train junction or a gathering of persons for some religious purpose the mere presence among them,charges me back to normal.As a side effect,this does not work 100% of the time.Once I happened to be depressed over something and I walk up to this marketplace feeling down and losing all interest in myself.Then I got into this clothes shop and bought something but when I reached home I find out well,this does not fit me!I was so engulfed by negativity at that time that it got amplified when I reached the market.
This was the only event when I visited the market and returned home with my depression amplified!Rest of the time it works wonder.So,whenever I feel down visiting a marketplace is the first thing I consider doing to get back to normalcy!
II.READING SOME MOTIVATIONAL BOOK
This is such a common thing.A guy feels low he comes up with some book or quotes.They work like medicine and the guy is back with depression left way behind.People often tend to underestimate the power of timely quotes or articles.They are one of the most powerful healing tools available to cope with negativity and the benefit is they don't eat you up like some depression fighting pills.Of course when you are happy you won't need those things and may feel useless but I tried it once and it worked.It feel like a helping hand.Some guy who has been there is sharing his/her ideas and it really clicks,for me at least.Besides the religious books to help a lot although I don't recommend reading religious books during the course of negativity.They are supposed to be read with a fresh and cheerful mind and not a sick mind like that of a depressed person.
III.SOME FRESH AIR
Well,fresh air is definitely a luxury which is not easily available here in Delhi.But still there are moments during the course of day when we can have fresh air.One of them is evening right after the sunset.The day is just about to transform into night and this transition period is one of those during the day when we can have fresh air and enjoy it. I often spend this time at home with my tea and believe me,this is one of those durations when I'm really with myself.So,the very thought of myself enjoying my tea calmly on the roof of my house makes me feel happy and cheerful.And if I'm down I look up to the evening time when I reconnect with myself and rejuvenate.It works for me,I don't let any wild thoughts run through my mind and watch the birds returning to their homes,the sun setting to wake up the next morning,the neighbours' kids playing and a breeze smoothly touching almost everything.
Sometimes I visit my village and feel jealous,for the people back there are so immersed in nature,they can enjoy it the way I can't and yes they don't have this pollution problems even today!In the future,if all goes right I won't be living in this big huge city,rather I'll pick some quiet town/village so as to get closer to nature.I absolutely crave for it!
IV A THOUGHT ON NON PERMANENCE
Well,this has now become a habit as far as I'm concerned.I don't attach myself to a lot of things or people.Probably this is the reason why I choose to live in seclusion.I don't have a lot of emotional issues to cater to,this is the reason why I manage to stay cheerful even at crunch times.I don't have a lot of expectations from anyone,any thing or any place for that matter.Nothing is permanent here,there or anywhere.We can realise it but honestly for,myself, I took it up on faith or some extrapolations.
The firm ground on which we base our beliefs does not exist as far a I'm concerned as the only firm belief is that of impermanence!Talking of negativity,I believe it bothers us only as far as we are concerned about the lower thoughts.At the higher level,this does not exist.There is nothing but impermanence and rest all is useless.So,I tend to keep a balance between the spirituality as well as the usual thoughts which are needed for our survival in this world.Of course spirituality helps,but sometimes I get confused how much of it is to be
applied in the given circumstances.
V.BE GOOD,REST ALL IS FINE
This is a very powerful and effective thought as far as I'm concerned.A few days back,I thought all was not right with the way I behave with people around me.I thought over it and developed some ideals,all of which were based on the fundamental idea that I have to be good.Be good in thought,be sincere in words and be good in actions.This being good is not hard to attain.In fact if we don't do things the good way,it all comes back to us in the form of restlessness,anger,worry,fear and all that.On the other hand,if we put our efforts sincerely there is a feeling of inner calm and assurance that the results will be favourable. When a negative thought comes to mind,I think over the wrong thing I did.Often it comes to things like I should have..........I could have........,I might have......etc.But the past is gone and will not return.But it can be taken as a lesson for the future so that I don't repeat those mistakes.Even then,making mistakes is no big deal and people are not judged by how many mistakes they did or did not.I assure myself that I have to be good no matter how testing the situation might become and rest all will be fine.It has worked until now and will work in the future as well,I'm sure of that.
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