And on we go

Just so many thoughts running through my head now that I have started this. First, will I really continue or is this just something else I will start with enthusiasm and end with lack of commitment and the utter feeling of having let people down, again. Also, I have been thinking about things that are hard to accept when the depression really strikes especially trite expressions such as "Let go and let God" or "What have you got to be sad about, look at your beautiful ( fill in the blank: wife, family, kids, dog, house, cars, whatever)" Of course, the people sharing these comments are usually friends or family members who do not suffer and have no understanding of how ridiculous that all sounds. I think the ultimate was being told by a family member to "Just suck it up!". In light of the above, I will try my best not to pass on any similar sayings but to just pass on things that may have helped me recently such as a certain scripture. Now, sometimes that even comes across as trite when perhaps somebody gives you a list of "anti-depression" scriptures designed to fix you and move you on your way. These people are well meaning but just do not have the experience of being who you are right now at this time. Now, I am the first to believe in the power of Gods' Holy Word but I believe that the timing is His and the mere reading of scriptures for a quick fix is not the same as being moved by the Spirit towards a certain passage. Enough said on that. The sun is shining again today and I hope to get my face out into it for a little while. I find that sunshine, literally on my face, can really change things for me that day. If you have not experienced that, I urge you to give it a try. It might be the vitamin D our body needs or it just might feel really good. If you are office bound during the day, try to get out for a short break or at least step out during lunch and point your face towards the sun and soak it in. Walking in the sunshine is even better as I know when I physically do stuff that also helps.