I can honestly say that for quite some time now I have not had a lasting situation of sadness, depression, discouragement, etc., as you have described. Sometimes, I wonder if I am more blessed than others to not have such feelings, as I know others truly do have. It's a puzzling thought that I have considered for a while now, having had others express their feelings of being "down." I know that all of those conditions are truly felt by many, as I have had them in my lifetime. Maybe, I'm experiencing a time late in my life that I don't feel lasting sadness or depression, compared with times I've experienced earlier in my life. I don't know. But, I am confident that God blesses me now with more peaceful feelings... more understanding that I am not the one fully in control of my path. That alone is a thoughtful solution, or rational perspective to my feelings about despair, depression, and so on. But I will tell you, I try always to include in my prayers a request that The Holy Spirit lead me in pathways pleasing to Him. I believe it's working, and it surely is for my disposition during trying times! 😊 Thank you for your thoughtful expressions of this life.
I rejoice with you that you seldom experience these feelings, and that you feel grounded and nurtured by your faith! Oh, that all folks could feel this way. For many, the habit of sadness is too deeply entrained in the brain to change easily. For others there is a biological reason for the malaise, I.e. clinical depression. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and being part of the conversation!
A very considerate article, Kathy...
I can honestly say that for quite some time now I have not had a lasting situation of sadness, depression, discouragement, etc., as you have described. Sometimes, I wonder if I am more blessed than others to not have such feelings, as I know others truly do have. It's a puzzling thought that I have considered for a while now, having had others express their feelings of being "down." I know that all of those conditions are truly felt by many, as I have had them in my lifetime. Maybe, I'm experiencing a time late in my life that I don't feel lasting sadness or depression, compared with times I've experienced earlier in my life. I don't know. But, I am confident that God blesses me now with more peaceful feelings... more understanding that I am not the one fully in control of my path. That alone is a thoughtful solution, or rational perspective to my feelings about despair, depression, and so on. But I will tell you, I try always to include in my prayers a request that The Holy Spirit lead me in pathways pleasing to Him. I believe it's working, and it surely is for my disposition during trying times! 😊 Thank you for your thoughtful expressions of this life.
I rejoice with you that you seldom experience these feelings, and that you feel grounded and nurtured by your faith! Oh, that all folks could feel this way. For many, the habit of sadness is too deeply entrained in the brain to change easily. For others there is a biological reason for the malaise, I.e. clinical depression. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and being part of the conversation!
Reading this and hearing Odetta sing on a rainy morning at my place at the beach! The epitome of letting sadness speak! Thanks for the good words.
You are most welcome!