How do you find strength?

[Civrules]

I think we all need some inspiration from time to time. And I can't think of one person who wouldn’t use some extra if they thought they already had enough.

Anyway, when something bad happens that wasn’t really expected (or something that didn’t meet your expectations), how do you gather strength to overlook it, learn from it, and move on without hovering over it?
Do you just have confidence in how it will all work out in the future?

It happens to everyone. There are situations that can quickly depress you, etc. I think an important part of dealing with it is realizing the situation and forcing yourself to ignore it in spite of it. It’s difficult, but it can work.

So?

 

[El_Machinae]

I have yet to figure out how to control my mood. I go into 'disaster mode' quite easily (due to past experiences), so if crap hits the fan I become focused on solving the problem (or surviving).

I know that I'm more productive when I'm in a certain mood, and less productive when I'm in a less good mood.

I find certain types of fiction to be quite inspiring.

 

[CoolioVonHoolio]

i like to listen to music. it really boosts my spirit when i can just crank up the volume to underoath and sing, i mean scream along.

 

[storealex]

Focus on the positive. If you're left arm hurts, be grateful that your right arm dosn't.

 

[Erik Mesoy]

Nothing in this life lasts forever.
And I have an eternal hope waiting for me.
I still get depressed, but I bounce back very quickly.

 

[Moss]

There's always someone worse off than me...I tend to think that a lot when I'm down.

Also, the fact that I know things will get better...and life is all about attitude. You can't control how you feel in many occasions, but you can control how you react to those feelings. Make the best out of a bad situations...and also, don't dwell on the small things so much. Life is the big picture, concentrate on that and don't let the bumps in the road drive you into the ditch.

 

[Elrohir]

I beat up girlie men.


All joking aside, I generally get strength to do what I must from my family, friends, and most of all, God. Sounds rather steryeotypical, but there it is.

 

[Chukchi Husky]

I don't have any strength.

 

[Irish Caesar]

Pick up the harmonica and bend the hell out of it.

 

[blackheart]

The laws of Karma

 

[Darth_Pugwash]

Two things I suppose:

Remind myself how lucky I am to live in a rich comfortable country

Ask myself, where would we be if we all just fell apart at the first sight of trouble? Nowhere, thats where, so that thought helps me get on with whatever it is I'm meant to be doing.

 

[Civrules]

The laws of Karma

That's a good one. I've come to realize - I think - that what you get out of life is determined of how you approach it. Literally.
(And not in terms of direct cause>affect either. AKA - if you study a lot you'll get a good grade. That's obvious. There are some more less obvious things about it all.)

 

[h4ppy]

I find strenght by picking on people who are weaker than me. J/K

I don't really "find strength," I just do what has to be done.

 

[EolTheDarkElf]

If anything, I find my strength in music and walking around....

But, it's not my strong side, things that happen sudenly that I can't control really get to me

 

[Kan' Sharuminar]

I have quite a collection of what other people call 'depressing music.' I suppose they're right, but the songs do make me feel much better.

Usually when I'm going through a bad patch (like these days) I find that my emotions can range from happy to depressed without warning. I just try to focus on the good things and get on with life.

 

[Masquerouge]

I talk about it with my wife. And vice-versa

 

[North King]

Music, but far more importantly, friends, of both genders. I always feel better after confiding my problems to my best friends, and they prop me up whenever I'm feeling down in more ways than just that. They are awesome.

 

[Corlindale]

I get a lot of strength from reading, especially books of philosophy. When I've had a bad experience, I like to dive into a good book to keep myself from dwelling too much on it. Music is another thing which can help cheer me up. I like "depressive" music a lot, I often play "Let Down" by Radiohead when I feel really bad about something, and it helps somewhat, especially once the lyric part: "...but one day, I am going to grow wings..." kicks in. It seems to me like a message of hope for the future(even if it might not be the intent of the lyrics). Happy music can strangely enough work the same way, "Hoppipolla" by Sigur Rós can wash away many sad feelings, at least while it plays.

I also try to be confident about the future, as I keep telling myself that anything might happen, and that this "anything" might just turn out to be good. Eventually, time will wear away the unhappiness, and hope will be allowed to live again.

 

[The Yankee]

I charge at a random person on a stationary 4 train stopped at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station with a pike.

Or if I don't have a pike readily availiable, I'll certainly charge into a car with a sword and hack away at pre-rush hour crowds (I do need room to move, so rush hour isn't ideal).

Seriously, it depends on the situation. Though it doesn't hurt to think about a future you've molded.

 

[kingjoshi]

Self-delusion.