Want To Stop Feeling Depressed?
December 15, 2008 by Carrie Tucker
Filed under Choice, Depression, Happiness, Relax, Sleep Apnea, Spirit and Faith
It is a gray and rainy day on the Big Island of Hawaii.
I started the day with a conversation with a depressed (and depressing) friend.
It really set the mood for the morning. My friends dark energy just seemed to cling to me.
When I took my daughter to the bus, the cold wind and pounding rain seemed to match my mood.
Last week when we were traveling down our road on the way to the school bus stop, my daughter was awe struck by the beautiful view, and grabbed the camera to take a picture through the wind shield, which was over due for a cleaning.
I was so surprised when I got home and took a look at the picture.
Through that dirty window, she had captured the awesome beauty of the morning.
I chuckled, and thought, “wow, awesome beauty shines so brightly, ya don’t notice how murky your field of vision is.”
It reminded me of life. No matter how stuck in the mud you are, just keep your eye on awesome, and you will be transformed.
Today, just the memory of that beautiful morning shines a light on my dark mood.
I am blessed.
Leave your email address in the box at the right. Let’s focus on awesome together. You don’t have to be depressed.
Let’s stay in touch.
Many blessings,
Carrie
PS– Remember everyday:
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Relax and Release tension
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Take deeep breaths
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Be active in a way that adds joy to your life
Plus pure water ~whole foods~sunshine~and laughter
Hello Carrie;
I tell people this all the time;”You don’t have to be depressed.”
So glad to see you continuing to teach the truth.
Hi Mckay K,
It is so sad when people strongly identify themselves with something so negative as depression. Watch where you focus, cuz here it comes.
Hey Mckay K, we better brace ourselves, because here comes awesome! I think we can handle it, don’t you?
Many awesome blessings,
Carrie
Very good points. The photo is very beautiful.
Peace to you and your family.
Aw thanks Mike,
Peace to you and yours too.
Many blessings,
Carrie
That sunrise picture was breathtaking !
Credits to your daughter .
Hi Flo,
It was a breath taking morning! My daughter is so proud!
Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) to you and yours!
Many blessings,
Carrie
Though I don’t understand how anyone can be depressed in Hawaii (this written in Canada in January – “BRRRRR”) the post is awesome.
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Aloha Don,
I hear ya, but when the rain just won’t stop, and there is a river of mud running through the garage and the laundry room, it tends to be a bit of a downer.
That’s okay though, we just hold the memory of the breath taking days in our hearts, so the sun is always shining.
May there be sunshine in YOUR heart!
Many blessings,
Carrie
WOW! Fantastic sunrise, alright! Nature does awesome so perfectly!
Sometimes, though, depression doesn’t even allow people to open the curtains, so nature can’t save them… I’ve had years like that, so I learned to trick myself by covering my walls with awesome pictures and signs I write myself for “low” moments…things like: “Every moment contains a choice to change!” and “This is just a movie and you’re the director!” hahaha
This way I trigger my brain to move forward and stop living in the past, which is what it is programmed to do.
Thanks, Carrie, for all the positivity and support you share with us to lift our souls and heal our bodies! You’re a really special soul
Blessings, love and joy to you always,
Portia
Aloha Portia,
YES! Whatever it takes to get back in the game!
Sounds like depression is YOUR personal rival! You are in good company!
Thanks for your kind words! You are pretty special yourself!
Many blessings,
Carrie