"there is no difference between happiness and depression. they both have the same process. it is just the content that is not the same. both will come and go. the major difference between them is what we do with them.
we are always seeking happiness. when we see it coming we say, "ah, come here, I see you. stay with me always." happiness laughs and says, "oh, she's seen me, I can leave now." and it does.
with depression, we see it coming, and we say: "go away, I don't want you. not me." and depression sighs and says, "here we go again, I'm going to have to get bigger and bigger for her to hear me and learn what I have to teach." so it taps us on the shoulder and says. "over here, over here!" until it gets our attention. then it leaves.
both happiness and depression have something to teach us. both will come and go. both will return. it is our response and openness to learn from both that makes the difference".
"my happiness is a gift. my depression is a gift. both are like butterflies in my life."
~Anne Wilson Schaef
i am reading a meditation book and this was what i read the other day. it hit me like a ton of bricks. most of you know that i have struggled with depression all my life. when i read this i realized how true the words were while i read them. i have been making huge strides in my life this year. one being that i would no longer be on antidepressants. i can happily say...i am medication free!!! my world has brought me so many happy times along with some trials and struggles. what i have learned {and continue to learn} is i get to decide if i choose happiness or depression.
i {choose} happiness!!!
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wishing you all much love, kindness and happiness always.
may you choose each day to be happy.
may you choose each day to find the peace you are longing for.
may you choose each day joy through the hard times.
may you choose love over hate.
may you choose life over death.
may you choose kindness.
love and hugs,
connie
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