First question(s): What kind of mood are you in as you read this article? Relaxed? Bored? Grateful? Frustrated? Rushed? Sad? Hopeful? Something else?

Second question: Did you choose your current mood, or did it just come upon you?

If we believe that our mood is "just the mood" that we're in at the moment, then the mood is in charge of many things, yes? How we see others; how we treat others; how we respond to situations; how we treat ourselves; the words we choose; the decisions we make throughout the day and what we believe about ourselves.

Isn't it great when we're in a good mood? Everybody's nicer. We're nicer. We're happier (and healthier, and funnier and more attractive and...). The sun is brighter and the tailgater on the freeway is "probably just in a rush and let's hope for her safety" ï