seeking inner peace - or at least less temperamental existence

[rivendellrose]

I really need to find a consistent way to stabilize my moods. Nothing deep in that, just tired of the cranky feeling I get when stupid little things don't want to work for me, despite otherwise going through a perfectly good day. Focusing on pleasant images or memories does seem to help, at least. And listening to music, too - when my MP3 player isn't being a bitch, at least.

Watched a very good episode of "Highlander" with the housemates last night, and Terra and I spent the rest of the evening mocking poor Methos' happy-puppy reaction to getting a date. That man is entirely too cute.

I have no desire to do anything other than draw, or maybe write something fun, at the moment... and that's exactly what I can't be doing. I need to write my response for Modern Poetry. And then go to that class. And then read the Vapnfjord Saga. And do my job. And, if I have time, read "Kim." And go home and sleep. Fuuuuuun.

ETA: I love 3 Doors Down. They're swiftly becoming another of my "all the tension just sweeps out of my body" bands. *Sighs contentedly*

Comments

[shoeless-girl.livejournal.com]

Music is always good for stablilising my mood. As is reading.
And taking big calming breaths. I know that sounds silly, but I had a counsellor who drummed in to the importance of calming breaths and it's amazing how well they work :)

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Calming breaths aren't silly at all. I'm a big believer in the power of the body to control the mind, and vice versa - controlling your posture and breathing and things like that, and altering your mood via what your body and face are doing.

[narsilion.livejournal.com]

Meditation, I'm trying it in conjunction with my meds to bring my blood pressure down. Find a tape, or a book? When I find one I really like, I'll let you ry it if you like.

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Good idea - I really should get back to trying that. More than that, I should get back to yoga - I miss that. I'll have to get a book or something with positions.

[hannis.livejournal.com]

Ah 3 Doors Down... They're great :D

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

They really are!