A gloomy mood can come over you suddenly today, making the world seem like a sinister and foreboding place. As you withdraw from those pursuits that usually bring you pleasure, you may feel a twinge of guilt that drives you to suppress what you regard as your negative emotional state. But the sadness and trepidation lingering in your soul can be educational in that it can potentially enable you to delve more deeply than ever before into the recesses of your mind. If you acknowledge your feelings without judgment or condemnation today, you may discover that they stem from some deep emotional need that has not been addressed. You can then use your knowledge to draw yourself back into the light.

We make certain that we don't miss out on anything that life has to offer when we allow ourselves to experience a wide range of emotional states. Though we may feel driven to label our emotions good or bad, feelings are simply a natural part of existence and can only impact our lives in the ways we allow them to. The significant events in our lives have the potential to touch us deeply only when we are as willing to feel sorrow as we are to feel joy. Emotions that are often perceived as negative can be as useful as those deemed positive because they give us a means to viscerally understand the events and circumstances that unfold around us. When you explore your dark feelings rather than repressing them today, your understanding of your moods will grow exponentially.