Moods Ebb & Flow, Week Twenty-Eight of the New Abnormal

The cycling of moods continues. Today I’m happy. It’s beautiful outside. I get to walk on fairly empty sidewalks, and I’m ticking things off my to-do list. Earlier this week I was crestfallen. Too many tragedies and so much shared pain in the world. I find it fascinating how the ups and downs shift from day to day. Well, really, from moment to moment.

The good news about these shifts is that I know when things are particularly low, they will rise again. And when things are going well, I can appreciate them, understanding the fleeting nature of my feelings. Impermanence used to feel like a threat. I was always aware of the inevitable loss of something good. Luckily, given the fullness of time, I see things differently now. I understand that there will be other occasions of highs and lows, and that I can plan to give myself extra care when things are tough, and I can delight in the glory days when they show up.

I’m grateful that it’s been a good day since I don’t know what tomorrow will bring…