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Another poster's discussion about dreams got me thinking about this concept.
When one is pushing aggressively doing someone one loves, there is no room nor care for negativity, and depression doesn't exist. It's trying to keep that tidal wave going that is a challenge. When one has to do other things, things that one doesn't like to do, for the particular purpose of bringing in money, that aggressively focused positive mental energy becomes problematic.
If only I could do exactly that which I love to do, that also happens to generate money, lots of money, life would be very pleasant indeed! It's knowing that the end goal, the reward, equals the effort, that makes all the difference.
Same goes for love. Love shouldn't bring misery. it should bring joy.
Thoughts?
When one is pushing aggressively doing someone one loves, there is no room nor care for negativity, and depression doesn't exist. It's trying to keep that tidal wave going that is a challenge. When one has to do other things, things that one doesn't like to do, for the particular purpose of bringing in money, that aggressively focused positive mental energy becomes problematic.
If only I could do exactly that which I love to do, that also happens to generate money, lots of money, life would be very pleasant indeed! It's knowing that the end goal, the reward, equals the effort, that makes all the difference.
Same goes for love. Love shouldn't bring misery. it should bring joy.
Thoughts?
Love? Love comes from me and me only. That's the only thing to rely on. People typically disappoint, especially of the opposite sex. It is about relying on yourself more than others.
Proactively extending yourself for the good of someone else is THE BEST way I have found to attract positive to my own life. And, the stunning fact for me is this: I get back infinitely more than I give. It is humbling and right sizing to contemplate this in my life.
This is NOT to say that I am saying that we should all be depressed all of the time.
In my experience, I think that realistic goals and objectives that change with circumstances and taking baby steps and noting some positives can counterbalance the negativity.
However, in finding balance and realistic expectation, we should always understand to some extent that there will be negativity.
The main goal of my life, at least, other than motherhood is to find balance-especially since I have bipolar.
I also agree about love. I also feel that love should be able to found in more then one place. Loving yourself is a start and one thing that is hard for me.