The Gray Times

Are you trying to get a positive perspective in life, feeling down in the mouth. It is said the we all suffer from different degrees of depression in a lifetime. Also that one in five will suffer from depression. Doctors have said that short term depressions is as common as the common cold. These experiences will not seem like anything good would ever come of them. But if you are patient you will certainly learn something from this difficult time. The cause of short term depression does not usually happen over night, it usually take time to get down so don't expect a immediate recovery. You can argue, complain, ignore and shout about what is happening to you but be patient. There is probably something happening to you despite your pain, you may feel all alone, you are learning patience when your world feels out of control. Trusting in the higher power with meditation will get you through it.
Choose ways to cope with stress and anger.
Look for good and expect to find it.
Focus on the needs of others.
Stop trying to discover why.
Cultivate intimacy with God.

Sifu Hayes www.silentriverkungfu.com
Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada