WEATHER AND MOODS

By Vernalee

There have been several studies that tie our moods into the weather. Yes what’s going on outside affects how we feel inside. For example, we may “experience feelings of malaise with dreary, rainy, cold weather. Some call it the wintertime blues. But how exactly does weather affect our mood?

Most research on the relationship between mood and weather demonstrates that weather can have a substantial effect on how we feel.

One insightful study found that good weather has a greater effect on boosting and improving a person’s negative mood.

Not only can heat or cold impact our mood, but (heavy) rain can cloud our entire disposition.“

For certain, what‘s going on outside surely has an impact.

So .... what’s the weather today and what‘s your mood? Sometimes, we may have to do an about face; a reversal of sorts. We may have to rise above the exterior circumstances and feel sunny on a snowy day. We may have to ”go outside in the rain” and wash away/ignore some stuff. You get the point; right?

FOLLOW YOUR GUT

By Vernalee

Sometimes we may have internal battles within our soul. Our heart and our mind are battling each other like two fierce competitive warriors on the battlefield. POW! Your heart is telling you to do one thing and your mind is warning you not to take those steps. If this hasn’t happened to you yet, just keep living - it will. You'll definitely be torn!

Undoubtedly during these times, you won’t know which way to turn as these powerful internal signals may be miles apart. Oh my, now what?

When that happens ... follow your gut! Your gut will clearly give you direction. Your gut will start talking to you like a running faucet. It will tell you what to do; what steps to take. When it does - you should listen, follow, and ... trust your gut/instincts; trust yourself!

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"WHEN THEY GO LOW, WE GO HIGH”

By Vernalee

Our former First Lady, the incomparable Michelle Obama coined in 2016 the expression, “When they go low, we go high.” Exactly what does that mean you might ask. According to Michelle, “Going high doesn’t mean you don’t feel the hurt, or you’re not entitled to an emotion. It means that your response has to reflect the solution. It shouldn’t come from a place of anger or vengefulness. Anger may feel good in the moment, but it’s not going to move the ball forward. I’m not trying to win the argument. I’m trying to figure out how to understand you and how I can help you understand me.” Thank you Michelle! Say it! You have taught us how to be diplomatic! You have taught us that degradation and dehumanization of someone are not the answer. Yes - Dignity, integrity, love, good character, and respect always win. You brought meaning to what my Mother told me years ago in memorable simplistic terms. “You betta stop that monkey shine cause life ain’t no monkey see, monkey do. If they act like a fool, you don’t have to!” Now years later, I can say in my southern twang, “Sho ya right!" For certain, the high road Is the better path. You can see clearer and that’s the road that I’m taking.”