
I've Always Liked Upbeat People
Whether You Think You Can or Think You Can’t You’re Right! - Henry Ford I was brought up by a mother who was the most beautiful,...

Mistakes Are the Portals of Discovery
If this James Joyce quote is true, my nickname should be Christopher Columbus! I have to confess, I have managed to make just about every...

Just To Be is a Blessing…Just to Live is Holy
Just to be is a blessing…Just to live is holy ~ Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel ~ I find that life doesn’t always cooperate with what I...

The Benefits of Depression – Yes I Did Say Benefits!
Strange as it may sound, some of the most significant spiritual experiences and learnings I have had in my life came about as a direct...

You Are Not Your Depression
Your depression can serve as a gateway to strong spiritual growth and change in your life. Depression can ultimately lead to a search for...

The Writer and Depression
“Depression is more likely to occur in people who have a larger measure of life’s gifts, who tend to be more sensitive, more driven, more...

Five "Mind Traps" To Watch Out For When You're Depressed
Over the years, I have identified ten core thoughts that always pass through my mind as I build up to a full blown clinical depression....

Depression and Cutting Yourself Some Slack – Three More Mind Traps
Mind Trap Six: I have lost the best part of myself – even my humor is gone. You may not be the life of the party at the moment, but you...

Some Thoughts on God and Depression...Two More Mind Traps
Mind Trap Nine: How can I be suffering like this if there is a merciful God? Why is the world such a horrible place if God exists? Your...

Your Mind Isn't Always Your Friend
During a depression, your ego mind (the part of you that thrives on fear, guilt, and shame) does not want to hear a positive message. ...