I have heard these words my entire life. Little did I understand in my youth the truth they held. As I have grown older and encountered different circumstances in life, my thoughts have been increasingly harder to control. Life gets crazy busy and schedules get messed up and things change, people change. The thoughts and ideas going through my mind tend to get out of control as I mentally attempt to juggle it all.
Have you heard the phrase "misery loves company"? With access to movies, music and people at the mere glimpse of a button, it can be very easy to gravitate towards things that enhance your emotions.If you are depressed, stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, angry, or feeling lost, you will tend to naturally gravitate towards things that fit that mood. All that does is stir up the very thing you are attempting to shake off.
In my daily walk I have found the best way to change my mood is to begin filling my mind with positive thoughts, surrounding myself with good people, listening to upbeat music, and yes, even watching cat videos on YouTube. It goes against my instinct to turn on a Kari Jobe song, take a stroll through the park, or even to say something positive about that person that is nagging me. It is a difficult habit to form. However at the end of the day, I am always thankful I did not let that one thing ruin the rest of my day.
I cannot always see the bigger picture but life is made of one event after another, some good and some not so good. Whatever you feed your mind will fuel your body. I do not want my days to be wasted with anger and regret. I want to leave a positive impact on those around me. I cannot feast on garbage and live a long, healthy life. What are you eating today?
