Depression and Insecurities

I want to talk about depression and insecurities. Some seem to think that they can't be overcome, that it's something you have to deal with your entire life. Others believe it takes time, but it can be done. Further still others don't even believe in the possibility of depression because they either inherently deal with it extremely well, or have never faced it.

Here's what I have to say: It can be beaten; it is as simple as training yourself to think positively and view life in a positive manner. It is as simple as letting go of all negativity and being happy with what you have and where you are. You have to find things to be happy about. They're always there. No amount of money can make you happy; no amount of living can. Nothing can make you happy except you. Keep in mind that all people want one more, but one more is never enough; so you have to be satisfied with what you get and not constantly yearn for more or fear the cutting off of it.

It's not easy; it takes time. It can take decades depending on the mind. The important factor is that you never give up fighting; you never give up trying; because when you do, you only give up on yourself. You have to go through and replace hate with love; sadness with happiness and you have to keep doing that until it becomes automatic. Once you open your heart to goodness and find a way to keep it open, it will continue to funnel in on its own.

It will be tough; at times you will hit your lows and you will forget things you should remember and forget to remember to forget things that should be forgotten. I repeat: never give up. No matter what happens in life; there is nothing to fear because all you can control is yourself and that's all you need to control. People will learn from watching you; they will reciprocate your kindness. Maybe not right away, but eventually they will. You have to be patient and understanding that other people are hurting as much as you are if not worse and that the only way of winning that battle is not to engage it at all or even recognize it as a threat. Persist in being a good person and when you stumble, pick yourself up; when you fall, dust yourself off.

It's not a crime to be a good person; it doesn't hurt anything. People will continue to try to drag you down to their level instead of putting the hard work into finding their own path to the light just so they can continue to avoid the truth. You can't let them get to you and you have to continue to treat them with love and understanding so that they may eventually see a better way.

Do not despair, do not give up hope. Do not ever stop searching for positivity in your daily life and the happiness therein. In your darkest days, let that be your guide.