I never know how I'll feel on any given day, but I've got to look

Host: The room feels calm, the soft light from the lamp casting gentle shadows across the walls as the evening settles in. The world outside is growing quiet, and the sounds of the day fade into the background. Jeeny sits on the couch, her legs tucked beneath her, her gaze distant but thoughtful. Jack, standing near the window, watches the darkening world outside, lost in thought. The air feels still, like a quiet moment before something deeper is about to unfold.

Jeeny: “Jack, I came across a quote today from Allison Janney that really resonated with me,” she says softly, breaking the silence. “She said, ‘I never know how I’ll feel on any given day, but I’ve got to look around me and take what I got and find some inspiration, some anger.’ What do you think about that?”

Jack: He turns slowly, his brow furrowed as he processes her words. “That’s an interesting way to put it. It sounds like she’s saying that our emotions, our moods, aren’t something we can always control. But we can still find motivation, inspiration, or even anger from the world around us. It’s like she’s choosing to use whatever she’s feeling, even if it’s something raw like anger, as a source of energy.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. She’s acknowledging that emotions are fluid, that they shift day by day, and we can’t always predict how we’re going to feel. But rather than letting those emotions control her, she chooses to channel them. Whether it’s inspiration or anger, she uses it as fuel to drive her forward. It’s not about waiting for the perfect feeling, but about using what you’ve got in the moment.”

Host: The light in the room seems to grow softer, like the conversation is uncovering something more profound. Jeeny’s words bring a new perspective on how we can approach our emotions not as obstacles, but as sources of energy and motivation. Jack stands still for a moment, reflecting on the idea that we don’t need to wait for the perfect mood to act — we can take whatever we’re feeling and use it to create something meaningful.

Jack: “So, it’s like she’s not waiting for the right moment or the right mood to take action. She’s using whatever’s there — even the negative stuff, like anger — as a way to move forward, to push herself. It’s about taking control of her feelings, rather than letting them dictate her actions.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. It’s about taking what’s available — whether it’s inspiration, frustration, or anything else — and turning it into something constructive. She’s not waiting for everything to align perfectly. She’s making the most of whatever comes her way and using it as fuel to keep moving.”

Host: The room feels quieter now, the weight of Jeeny’s words settling into the space. The idea that emotions, whether positive or negative, can be harnessed as tools for motivation is empowering. It shifts the focus from trying to control our feelings to finding purpose and energy in whatever we’re experiencing.

Jack: “I think I understand. It’s about acceptance — accepting how you feel without judgment and then using that feeling to fuel your next step. No matter what you’re dealing with, it can be a source of strength if you know how to channel it.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. The key is to not be passive in how we react to our emotions. If you’re angry, use that anger to drive action. If you’re inspired, use that inspiration to create. Instead of letting emotions control us, we can take charge and use them to fuel our progress.”

Host: The light in the room feels softer, and the stillness between Jeeny and Jack grows deeper. They reflect on the idea that our emotions, though unpredictable, are not something to be feared or avoided. Instead, we have the power to take whatever we’re feeling — inspiration, anger, frustration — and turn it into something that propels us forward. The conversation feels like a reminder that every emotion has its place in our journey, and we can use it to move in the direction we want to go.