Despondency Quote by Gabriellyn Gidman
““A knock on my office door interrupted the despondency of my broodings. “Come in!” I called, removing the countenance I currently wore for a friendlier one.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Office Door”, Gabriellyn Gidman, 2019
A sudden interruption breaks the narrator’s gloom, prompting a shift to a friendlier demeanor.
In simple terms: An interruption can lift a low mood.
Key Takeaway
Allow openness to change your mood.
Themes
mood
interruption
friendliness
self‑presentation
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
social interaction
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you self‑regulate without external prompts?
- What role does humor play in mood shifts?
A Different Perspective
Relying on external cues may not address deeper sadness.
![“Ready-to-Halt, Poor Fearing, and thou, Mrs. Despondency, and Much-afraid, go often there [the empty tomb]; let it be your favorite haunt. There build a tabernacle, there abide. And often say to your heart, when you are in distress and sorrow, Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” quote by Charles Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af7/charles-spurgeon-82_despondency_ready-to-halt-poor-fearing-and-thou-mrs_647374.jpg)