inspiration and the human condition

Picasso's Woman with Yellow Hair

Whatever emotional state we are in, searching for things that complement that state is an instinctual behavior. We search and listen to songs that further uplift us (if we are happy) or exacerbate our sadness.  Picture that scene on Bridget Jones's Diary where Bridget was lip syncing to Celine Dion's All by Myself or that Jesus Christ Superstar song that goes "look at all my trials and tribulations, sinking in a gentle pool of wine, don't disturb me now I can see the answers till this evening is this morning, life is fine..." Others express their reality through some form of art.  Whereas physical exertion is the usual culprit of exhaustion, an overworked amygdala (seat of emotions in the brain) may also result to fatigue. Wouldn't it be nice to be Spock for a day--absolute logic.  

I once posted about coping mechanisms including eating Nutella-dipped rippled potato chips...however, I find inspirational words  (a la Pinterest) to be the most effective. I read this specific passage from escrivaworks: "After losing those human consolations you have been left with a feeling of loneliness, as if you were suspended by a mere thread over the black emptiness of the abyss. And your cries, your shouts for help seem to be heard by nobody. You really deserve to be forlorn. Be humble, don't seek yourself don't seek consolation. Love the Cross -- to bear it is little -- and our Lord will hear your prayer. And calm will be restored to your senses. And your wounded heart will heal. And you will have peace."

So let's all watch "I'm walking on sunshine" and be happy. :)