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A Kindred Spirit: How To Cure A Bad Mood

Hold a baby in your arms, writer says

By Teresa Bell Kindred

Have you ever had one of those mornings where nothing seems to go right? One day this week every time I tried to do something it went wrong. As the day wore on my mood soured. All I could think about was getting home, closing my door and telling the world to go away.

I had one more stop to make after work and then I could go home. I found the house where a former student of mine lived and rang the door bell. She answered the door with a smile and asked me to come inside. In her arms was her baby girl who is only about four months old.



The baby was so sweet and I couldn't resist asking if I could hold her. Jane (her mom) handed her to me and she snuggled up to me. I rubbed my cheek against her hair, held her close and guess what? Suddenly I wasn't in a bad mood anymore!

I think I have discovered a cure for bad moods and worries. Hold a baby in your arms. Sniff their sweet baby scent (unless they have a stinky diaper). Rub your cheek against their soft hair. It's amazing how much better you will feel!

If you don't have a baby handy, go visit someone who has one. They can have a break and you can be reminded of the tender, sweet feeling of holding a baby in your arms.

The author, Teresa Kindred, lives in Edmonton, KY. See her other work by entering her name in the ColumbiaMagazine.com searchbox or visit her at Nanahood


This story was posted on 2010-09-19 05:19:26
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