In the grand scheme of things, it will make little difference if I am focused.But to me, being focused is a step closer to happy. I am in the green zone today. I am not happy, but I am close. If I am Focused, I could be Ready, too. The green zone consists of:All these feelings are not something I can share with my depression.I know my depression is smart enough to … [Read more...] about Maybe I’m Just Focused and My Depression Doesn’t Know?
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Why Am I Letting My Depression Control My Feelings?
I saw a great poster this morning, which identifies and defines 6 common feelings.I can identify with sad; I see that a lot.Calm was one I had missed. I always thought you went from sad to happy. There was never anything in between. Or at least that is what I had always thought. In fact, there are 60 or more common emotions, feelings. Just do a Google search and you will see … [Read more...] about Why Am I Letting My Depression Control My Feelings?
Why Am I Thinking “What Was I Thinking Anyway?”
Is it true that by thinking it so, I can be anyone I want to be?Or is it that I can be any way I want to be? Or is it that I can think anyway I want to think? So many choices and all have their merits and drawbacks. I suppose that being anyone I want to be could imply that I am thinking a certain way. Having a specific attitude would create a certain look, feel, and response to … [Read more...] about Why Am I Thinking “What Was I Thinking Anyway?”
Merry Christmas: I’m Awake, But My Feelings Didn’t Make It
It’s 7:35 AM on Christmas morning; I’m up and have been for over an hour.We drove 1 ½ hour to visit my father-in-law on Christmas Eve. Both of my wife’s sisters were there, along with one’s fiancé. The pre-dinner treats were delicious and the bone-in rib roast with vegetables was very tasty. My wife brought gluten-free dinner rolls that melted in your mouth.My father-in-law … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas: I’m Awake, But My Feelings Didn’t Make It
I Want To Think I Can, But Depression Has Me Feeling I Cannot
I don’t get it, why am I feeling so average, so run-of-the-mill?From a big picture perspective, things are going great. The job is exciting as I am getting to do a lot of teaching. I’m planning again, not just hoping to make it through the day. My daily to-do list is getting longer, which is something I thrive on. And even as Covid ramps up yet again, I am going to see my … [Read more...] about I Want To Think I Can, But Depression Has Me Feeling I Cannot