Moods change from day to day, hour to hour and moment to moment.
Science tells us that diet, environment, chemicals, lifestyle, etc. affect our
moods. This is called biochemistry. Biochemistry is about the chemical
substances (hormones, peptides, and neurotransmitters) that dictate our moods
and affect our bodies. And although moods affect certain types of individuals
to a greater degree than others, all moods affect everyone. The major negative
mood states that affect us are:
1. Depression
2. Fear
3. Worry – mental turmoil
4. Stress
5. Indecision
6. Boredom or indifference
7. Doubt – discouragement
8. Impatience
9. Self-distrust
10. Weakness or powerlessness – despair
11. Over-enthusiasm
12. Pride or aloofness
There are many variations of these mood states, but these
are perhaps the most prominent. These moods compromise the integrity of the
body-mind and thus cut us off from our soul. However, awareness of the energy
of the moods and implementing conscious change presents the opportunity to know
the nature of our karma. Only through conscious awareness of the separation of
self ( ego form soul) can we set about to make these changes.
This requires balance, strength, flexibility and
tranquility. Let’s get started.
When we begin to
replace the vices with the virtues we begin to change our karma. Through the content of our lives, we have the
opportunity to discover both the correction and the qualities that ultimately
allow us to experience heaven on earth; better known as happiness. Developing
virtues is the soul purpose of our
existence here on earth. Therefore
practice compassion, patience, courage, integrity,
honor, strength, steadfastness, love, discipline, peace, creativity and
devotion, and in this you will discover the joy of wisdom.
Namaste
Doctor Lynn