The Messiah Herald Issue 02 Mar 2017 | Page 13

CONQUER YOURSELF
COPING WITH MOOD SWINGS :
• Immediately , it is best to seek solitude in order to sift through your emotions . Try to pinpoint what exactly triggered your mood to shift suddenly . Track your mood swings in a diary .
• In order to get rid of mood swings , make sure that you are 100 % certain of everything you do ; leave no margin for insecurities or negativity . When you are 100 % confident , your mind will not shift your feelings .
True happiness that is negativityproof is the ultimate cure to mood swings .
This is why adopting spirituality is so important for those seeking to achieve perfect harmony of the mind , body and soul . When your heart is contented and your soul is happy , you will get rid of your mood swings .
In this situation , it is important to know what you want and then adopt a lifestyle in agreement with your nature .
TIP : At the end of the day , spend some time analysing your behaviour throughout the day . Note down any points to work on .
WEAKNESSES AND STRENGTHS
In order to be self-aware , you need to know what your genuine weaknesses and strengths are . Understand how they affect your behaviour . What hurts your feelings ? What makes you feel confident ?
‘ If you know your weakness , you can work on it . If you don ’ t know your weakness , it can become a chronic disease .’ - HIS HOLINESS YOUNUS ALGOHAR
Recognise what you are vulnerable to . When you know something is irresistible and you are vulnerable to falling prey to it , if you are selfaware , you will escape . If you are not , then you can easily be entrapped .
For many people , their weaknesses block the manifestation of good in them . For example , you could be a very easy-going person , but your weakness may be that you cannot tolerate rudeness . If somebody purposefully uses abusive language when speaking to you , knowing that it is your weakness , they will bring out the worst in you .
The solution : do your best to bring flexibility into your character so that you can easily absorb any kind of pressure or abusive behaviour . Do not allow yourself to be weak , because in weakness , you will manifest the hidden element of evil in you and you won ’ t be able to perform to the best of your ability .
If you want to be a better person , let nothing be your weakness !
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