"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues."
American Composer, Musician
1899 - 1974
Many of us waste energy complaining. We need to learn to transform our frustrations, fears and failures into positive energy that inspires us to create great works of art. Are you feeling down today, maybe even depressed? Great. Use that negative energy to create. Write through the frustration. Paint a picture with large dramatic brush strokes. Are you angry and upset? Transform that negative energy. Splatter the canvas with paint. Quickly write a poem in very large letters and don't rewrite it. Read the poem aloud to the universe. Is your heart broken and you can't stop crying? Give yourself a hug and sing in a loud voice a country song about your broken heart and the mean person who broke it. Be sure to sing off key. Paint a picture of a heart in agony. Dance wildly about the living room and do a belly laugh.
Emotions are a part of being human. What most people don't realize is that they can control and change their emotions. Don't wallow in self-pity, take charge of your life and choose to change your emotions. Do something that gets you out of that rut. Climb a mountain in your backyard. Take photos of squirrels chasing each other in fun. Go for a swim. Listen to Duke Ellington.
