What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?
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Negative feelings never send a warning.
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They don’t knock.
They don’t announce their arrival.
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One moment the day feels normal,
and the next moment
something inside the heart
becomes strangely heavy.
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Suddenly my mind
starts doing what it does best
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overthinking.
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My brain, honestly,
deserves a gold medal
for creating problems
that may not even exist.
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And then…
the eyes decide
to join the drama.
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One tear appears.
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Then another.
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And before I know it,
my emotions have opened
a small water supply project.
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Very efficient.
Very dramatic.
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That is usually the moment
I reach for my simplest cure.
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Music.
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No advice.
No lectures.
No motivational speeches.
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Just one simple song.
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And something quiet
begins to change.
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The storm inside
slows down a little.
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The heart loosens its grip
on whatever sadness
it was holding five minutes ago.
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Strange thing about music is
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it understands emotions
without asking any questions.
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Sometimes I even laugh
at myself thinking,
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“Really?
I was this sad just a moment ago?”
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Because somewhere
between one lyric and the next,
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the world feels
a little lighter,
a little kinder,
and slightly less dramatic.
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Which makes me believe
something very simple
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sometimes life doesn’t need
big solutions.
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Sometimes all it needs
is a simple song,
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a few honest tears,
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and a heart
willing to press play again.
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—Rajeshwari 🧿💕
© Nihshabd by Rajeshwari. All Rights Reserved
You can say it again!
Music has you covered in whatever situation in your life♡
Yes, You’re absolutely right — music really does have a way of showing up for every mood and every moment in life. It’s like a quiet companion that always understands. ♡🎶
They say if music be the food of love, play on! Cheers to the soothing effect of music 🎶 🎵 ✌️
Thank you! I love that line — “If music be the food of love, play on.” Music truly has a magical way of soothing the heart and lifting the spirit. Cheers to melodies that stay with us through every mood. 🎶✨✌️
my namesake. You penned a good on
Haha, thank you so much, my namesake! 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Mine is Nihshabd and yours Nishabd — just a tiny spelling twist, but it looks like silence has started forming its own little club here. 😄
Haha. Maybe. I feel in world of social media and information overload, silence is the gold
Haha, very true! In this world of endless notifications and information overload, silence really does feel like gold. Maybe that’s why Nishabd and Nihshabd both found their way here. 😄
Thank you
Great post, appreciated
This is beautifully written and very relatable. I love how you captured the quiet way negative feelings can suddenly appear, and the gentle honesty in describing overthinking and those emotional moments. The humor mixed with vulnerability makes it feel very real and human. Your reflection on music as a simple but powerful way to process emotions is especially meaningful—sometimes a song really does understand what words can’t. The ending feels hopeful and comforting, reminding us that small things can help lighten even heavy moments. Really touching piece. 🎵
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. I’m really glad the piece resonated with you. Sometimes music understands emotions better than words ever can, and writing about those little moments felt very honest to me. Your kind words truly mean a lot. 🎵✨
Well penned! Negative feelings come automatically, while for positive ones, we have to make efforts. I appreciate how you respond to negative feelings.🙏💗
Thank you so much for your kind words. You’re absolutely right—negative feelings come on their own, but choosing positivity often takes a little effort. I’m really glad the post resonated with you. 🤍✨
Ya, music, me too!! Playing an instrument and a music app!! The best!!!!
Absolutely! Music really has a special way of lifting the mood. Playing an instrument makes it even more magical. 🎶✨
Yes, very true!! I get lost playing guitar sometimes, and if I sing….O top
….I top the plateau and flyyyyy, lol
Haha, that sounds amazing! Music really does have a way of making us feel like we’re flying. 🎶✨
Absolutely agree here!!!🎶🎸🎷🪗🎶🎶🎶📯
So glad you feel the same! Music truly speaks to the soul. 🎶😊
That’s the magic of music, isn’t it? Once you start, it’s easy to get completely lost in it. 🎶
Yes,😁
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This is tender, honest, and beautifully human.
You’ve captured the quiet truth of emotions the way they arrive uninvited, take over gently, and then… just as quietly begin to soften. The touch of humor (“water supply project”) adds warmth without taking away from the depth.
What stands out most is the simplicity of your healing no grand solutions, just music, tears, and acceptance. That line “it understands emotions without asking any questions” lingers… because it feels so true.
Sometimes, the most powerful coping isn’t control it’s allowing, feeling, and then gently returning to yourself.
Thank you so much, Vijay ji, for such a gentle and thoughtful reflection. I’m really glad the piece felt honest to you. Sometimes, there isn’t much to “solve” — just moments to feel, sit with, and slowly understand.
I’m happy that line stayed with you… music really does have its own quiet way of holding emotions without questions.🤍✨
Grateful for the way you read and expressed this — it truly means a lot. 🤍✨