Bluesy Mind

I am lil bit down for past 3 days. The reasons are thoughts/worries from/about the past/future. I know and I have experienced that thinking/worrying about stuff outside one's zone of influence doesn't help, but sometimes it just becomes unavoidable I guess. May be the reason for all this is that I have too much free time in my hand as I am on a vacation.

I personally am a big fan of tough times. I have been in them repeatedly for last 3-4 years and have gotten a chance to deal with them alone. Being alone and far from the family in these situations was a good thing as it gave me an opportunity to explore my own self. I am a fan because I think depending on the way one deals with them, a lot of wisdom has been imparted by the time they end. The amazing thing is that when I think back about any particular tough time I have been into, I wonder why was I so worked up then. This may be because the way human mind works (a lot more needs to be explored about it). As if I think today about something in the past, I am into a different state of mind and also all the dots defining that particular incident have been connected. But still, I feel that there is a good learning involved here. If one knows or if one can explain to himself that he/she will be okay in time then it can relieve worries. Why to be tensed or worked up about stuff if you can avoid it? After realising it, I have tried to implement it in a few situations. It worked like a charm in some while it was easier said that done in the rest.

Another great learning which I have come across (and have almost embibed in myself) through my experiences in the past is "Never Regret" Give everything a thought before doing, evaluate the possible consequences, think about the worst one and see if you can satisfy yourself in it and you will be fine. Of course, it is not so simple to put this philosohy into practice. It takes time and effort. Whenever I think/talk about "never regret" thing, one song comes to my mind. I love the two following stanzas of this old song from the movie: "Hum Dono"

Barbadiyon ka shok manana fizool tha,
Jo ho gaya mai usko bhulata chala gaya

Gam aur khushi mein fark na mehsoos ho jahan
Mai dil ko us makaam pe laata chala gaya

It always gives me goosebumps!