The unexpected death of Robin Williams has my FB feed filling up with RIP notices and shocked observers. Its made me think about depression and anxiety. I dont usually speak publicly about my personal life here but I am compelled to talk about it now. I have a personal history with depression. In the late 90s I spent about 3 years depressed and angry. It carried on into the 2000s. During this time I was living my dream. I had been on tour several times in western Canada, had a great job at a music store with John Sharples, worked for Manitoba Music. Released my first and second CD and yet I wasnt happy or fulfilled. It took lots of therapy and personal examination to fill the hole inside me and to begin living my authentic life. I live every day aware that depression is close by so I work every day to banish it. I choose happiness and peace. Now Im pleased to say that my life is very fulfilling and exciting. My point wasnt to say how good I have it, it was to show that the outside often doesnt match the inside. Everyone is fighting a battle we dont know about. Each and every one of us has bills to pay, a car to fix, a relationship in turmoil. We must take care to love each other and stop blaming, shame-ing, and judging. I challenge all of my FB friends to spend one month (a full 30 days) actively choosing love. If you find yourself in traffic and get cut off, dont curse, wish them well and good luck on their hurried way. Instead of laughing at the antics of Rob Ford and his brother, pray he finds the help he needs. Instead of walking by that homeless man on the corner, stop and share a moment or a meal. I dont expect you to become a saint, I know I sure dont have it wired but I bet youll find that after one month of choosing love, choosing positive thought, acting in a positive manner you will be happier. You will be more fulfilled. You will be more authenticically you. Be kind to each other.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:42:19 +0000
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