--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Today, if you have one depressing thought…" description: "\"“Today, if you have one depressing thought in you, you will sit depressed. Why? The whole cosmos is going on phenomenally well today, but that does not..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/sadhguru-6226_depress_today-if-you-have-one-depressing-thought_838380.jpg" --- # Today, if you have one depressing thought in you, you will… ![“Today, if you have one depressing thought in you, you will sit depressed. Why? The whole cosmos is going on phenomenally well today, but that does not matter. In your mind there is one thought – not too many, just one – that is bothering you, that will depress you and put you in the dumps.” quote by Sadhguru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/sadhguru-6226_depress_today-if-you-have-one-depressing-thought_838380.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/sadhguru-6226_depress_today-if-you-have-one-depressing-thought_838380.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/sadhguru-6226_depress_today-if-you-have-one-depressing-thought_838380.jpg) > ““Today, if you have one depressing thought in you, you will sit depressed. Why? The whole cosmos is going on phenomenally well today, but that does not matter. In your mind there is one thought – not too many, just one – that is bothering you, that will depress you and put you in the dumps.”” [Sadhguru](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sadhguru/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A single negative thought can dominate mood despite external positivity, showing the mind’s power over perception. **In simple terms:** One bad thought can ruin your day. Key Takeaway Guard your thoughts, practice mental discipline. Themes mindset perception emotional control Mood reflective serious Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - daily meditation - stressful workday - conflict situations - personal setbacks Key Concepts cognitive bias mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What thought patterns keep you stuck? - How can you shift focus when negativity arises? 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