It always surprises me, and I am not sure why, that when it is time to begin again, to wipe the slate clean and start over at any time, I seem to need some outside source to get me to see it all over again as something new, yet not new at all.
Yesterday was one of those events. I met with a Duke University psychologist to try to get a handle on some confusing issues that was leaving me stuck in negative emotions for more time than I wanted to waste.
His advice was I know, begin again. Imagine being at the beginning of a new conveyor belt, and I can go in any direction, or not. The choice is mine. As always, I choose forward with the necessary changes to have more fun and enjoy the life I have. All we have is NOW!
It is said that people feel peace-of-mind to the extent that they feel in control of their lives. This should really be in control of their attitude, that illusive being that functions as both brake and accelerator of our happiness.
An interesting thing, depression. When someone can change their attitude so quickly, and often so effortlessly, by such simple things as answering the phone or gaining some input from outside influence. The difference for deep depression is that no input gets through. It acts like a secret dark veil that shrouds our minds to the point of numbness to all stimulus.