Depression Can Happen

Eventually at some point in our lives we are faced with a situation that no one can ever expect.  It can range from various events but none the less we cannot be fully prepared for what may lie ahead.  At times I often wonder if what we go through in this life does not provide us a better eternity.  I'm not sure if those of you who are reading this believe in a higher being (whatever that may look like for you) but I often wonder if we are given certain situations that shape us into who we need to be for the future.  Recently my family received some news surrounding a family member that none of us were expecting.  However we must take it one step at a time, much like you who are reading this.  Whatever situation you face, you have to take it one step at a time.  We do not grow (traditionally) by leaps and bounds, but rather slow and steady.  I know at times it is tough to find that inner strength and courage to keep pressing forward, but in the e...

Ah that word has appeared once again in this blog.  I know that people may be tired of hearing, "Oh you've just got to have hope that things will change".  That may be true but it takes a lot of practice to have the kind of hope that can change a circumstance.  Hope is one of those uphill battles that you may face on your day to day journey.  Now having hope does not mean that your journey is going to be easy, but having hope can give you the drive to keep going through whatever you face to become better.  If we have hope and or give hope to someone then you may change their course of their life forever.  You never know what impact you are going to have throughout the day when you see people.  For instance, you could have a friend or family member that may battle some of the same issues as you, try to lift their spirits some.  Make them smile, bring them a moment of joy that can't be replaced.  I know that the feeling of joy can be fleeting,...