Did you ever noticed how things change around depends on you state of mind? Sure you did. But did you also noticed how little power do you have for this state? Do you ever thought it will be great to be able to have some mood switch in your soul somewhere, or maybe in your head. All depends, but somewhere this switch supposed to exists. And then, if you’re not in the right mood for some current situation — switch it.
But who in the clear mind want to be in some sad and self-digging mood by will? People are crazy for sure to wish some crazy things. But I thought all crazy things can be denominated to some simple and easy to digest idea — more money! Not for all, for sure. We’re still have some insane individuals who see money as a tool, not as a target. But we’re not going to think about these types. Let them be.
So money. What’s bad about money? They have a tendency to drain through every possible and impossible holes and cracks. Why so? Who knows. Money was invented as an exchange mechanism, so maybe it was not supposed to stay for long in one hands by design.
But back to the main topic. From the first look more money looks like a very good simple idea for a good mood. More money — more good. Further thinking was brought this statement to the test. Really? More good? Are you sure?
I can easily imagine more worries for more money. Imagine you won some lottery. You have money now. But also imagine all this pressure you’re going to bear on your shoulders from this time on. How to protect it? What to do? Do I need to save it or spend it? Am I reach now? Buy homes for all relatives and friends. Donate a lot but to who? Do I need to answer all these who asking for money from me now?
Troublesome for sure. On the other hand, you can imagine yourself completely financially independent from all these troubles, if you only have a tent, good weather and some free food place nearby. Not for everyone. But a possibility.
Then I see money more as a troublemaker then as a peacemaker. Doesn’t matter on the scale.
Then more money has nothing to do with good mode. Sadly enough.
Good mood is a state of somewhat of clear mind. You’re not clogged with anything troublesome, or at least not thinking about it in this specific good mood moment. But not everything supposed to be bright and shiny as well. Only things you’re looking at or thinking about. And if you can’t get rid of something itchy in your internal view — it’s all fell apart to the bad mood.
Looks like first we need to find our concentration point. What can it be? Something like vomiting. When you’re in this process, you can’t thing about anything else. So is it some state when you have some physical torcher with yourself? Do you need to somehow hurt yourself so your mind will be cleared of everything else? Crazy. So the first step to the good mood — give yourself a good punch in the head, so you get your thoughts and focus straight.
Then, after awhile, you’ll find out you’re actually good. Nothing bad happening. This event was only a one time so no worries. No worries lead to a good mood.
And finally, to finalize this absurd setup, you need to retrospect about what just happened with a big grain of humor. How else you can digest about these events? Only through the laughter. So do it. Laughter is a good mood firestarter. Did you ever saw someone who was sad when he laugh? I don’t think so. And if this laughter was a real one — good mood to come.
Final very minor question for this exercise will be a: how hard do I need to punch myself? I think it’s not supposed to be something devastating — no. We want it to be somehow real and unreal at the same time. Balance is a word here. But how to find this balance — it’s all up to you.
