Depression Can Happen

What does it look like to be a hero to someone?  What qualities must one have to be a hero?  No you do not have to wear a coat of armor, no you do not have to be the strongest person in the world.  Being a hero to someone is all about being there for them.  Yes others may have the same struggles that we do, but have you ever stopped to think about if you brought some light into their dark world, that it just may help them more than you could ever imagine?  The spark is inside you to overcome what you are going through, yes the road is a long and tough one, but once you press forward you will find that you can become the hero that someone else is looking for.  Where you are in your journey with beating depression and anxiety may be further ahead than others.  What tools have you learned along the way that could help bring someone who is not as far on their journey out of the darkness and into the light?  First (in my opinion) is that you recognize what that individual is going through-

There have been times in my life where I have felt as if there is a hurricane coming against me.  The winds and the rain are trying to wash away a foundation that I have already set for myself.  Most of the things that we come against feel as if they are going to just wash us away.  The depression of a certain situation can feel as if it can destroy everything that you have worked so hard to create.  Most of the time I feel that the foundation that I have built for myself can withstand anything, but there are some times in this journey that I feel that my walls will be shattered and I would not be able to get back to the place that I am now, however if the foundation you have created for yourself is strong enough, you will be able to withstand anything that depression and anxiety can throw your way.  So my question for you today is: How have you created a shelter for yourself?  What tools did you use?  Is your foundation strong enough to make sure that you will not be moved when somet

Do you ever stop and think about the power your words and thoughts have on the outcome of your happiness?  Has anyone ever yelled at you or have they criticized you before?  How did that make you feel?  Well if you are anything like me, you might feel about an inch tall.  Many times in those situations I feel that I am shrinking and the person above me is a giant (almost like antman minus the powers and all).  Have you ever stopped to think about the words that you may say to someone?  Did those words make you the giant and make them smaller than they needed to be?  For this post I wanted to focus on the power of words.  Words have the capability to destroy someone.  Words can leave a lasting mark on someone's life and they carry what was spoken to them.  Sometimes we carry those words as if they are who we are because someone decided to speak negatively over you.  But I promise that whatever negative words have been spoken over your life, they are not who you are.  Yes it is hurt