I’ve found that it’s of some help to think of one’s moods…
““I’ve found that it’s of some help to think of one’s moods and feelings about the world as being similar to weather. Here are some obvious things about the weather: It's real. You can't change it by wishing it away. If it's dark and rainy, it really is dark and rainy, and you can't alter it. It might be dark and rainy for two weeks in a row. BUT it will be sunny one day. It isn't under one's control when the sun comes out, but come out it will. One day. It really is the same with one's moods, I think. The wrong approach is to believe that they are illusions. Depression, anxiety, listlessness - these are all are real as the weather - AND EQUALLY NOT UNDER ONE'S CONTROL. Not one's fault. BUT They will pass: really they will. In the same way that one really has to accept the weather, one has to accept how one feels about life sometimes, "Today is a really crap day," is a perfectly realistic approach. It's all about finding a kind of mental umbrella. "Hey-ho, it's raining inside; it isn't my fault and there's nothing I can do about it, but sit it out. But the sun may well come out tomorrow, and when it does I shall take full advantage.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Emotions are like weather: real, uncontrollable, but temporary; acceptance and patience help us endure until better days.
In simple terms: Feelings are real and will change.
Key Takeaway
Accept feelings, wait for change.
Themes
mental health
acceptance
impermanence
resilience
Mood
empathetic
calm
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- depression
- anxiety
- stressful
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental umbrella helps you during a bad mood?
- How can you prepare for emotional storms?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can be influenced by mindset and support.