Lately, I've been reading a lot of fairly intense philosophy. It got to the point where my mood was a bit sour, so I decided to take a break. Sometimes its good to change things up a bit, read things that are fun. They don't have to be stupid, but they can be fun. The Outlaws of the Marsh is providing that for me. Fantastic book, one that has survived through the ages.
I just recently read an article about how architecture can influence psychological functioning. The more natural the shapes, the better people's moods are and stress levels are reduced. I thought it was interesting, because I've never really thought about it before. Ironically, we had to go to immigration the other day to deal with some things. The building was old, not taken care of, and ugly. Add to the fact that it was crowded, hot, and dirty, well, the experience wasn't the best one. To top it off, the workers there were rude, looked tired, and unhappy. It was just what I was reading! The workers mood does influence the people who go there, like myself, moods as well. Makes me think that working for government agencies is not my first choice of a potential career path! Talk about an endless, mindless, job that may drive people to drink if they were allowed to.
I think I may have to pay more attention to how buildings influence my mood. I guess they are more than just empty structures waiting to be filled. They actually contribute to the way in which people form object relations.
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