Our health, our lives and the lives of those we know, plus events around the world can cause our emotions to reach highs and lows. Some situations make us very happy; some make us very sad. Feeling up and feeling down are normal reactions, but we need to keep an even keel.
A keel is the basic foundation of a ship which contributes to its strength and stability. It helps the vessel keep balanced and move forward rather than slipping from side to side. We need to strengthen our emotional foundation in order to increase our stability. Instead of slipping into the ups and downs, we need to concentrate on moving forward. As we appreciate the high points of life, we should find contentment in the everyday. As we live through the low points, we should try to avoid depression and return to a healthier state of mind. Our emotions should help us stay balanced.
Although other people can help us with the ups and downs of life, we should not depend on them to alter our moods. When we try to empathize and help others, we should not be a crutch for them to lean on but help them gain emotional stability to go forward with their lives.
Everyone has situations in their lives that can cause emotional extremes, but our strength, endurance, and survival depend on our emotional maturity to keep us on an even keel.
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