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Depression Can Turn into Joy!
by
Ann Stewart
Depression is the most prevalent disease of our time.
Under the guise of informing the public, both the medical profession and
the media are constantly "warning" us of the dangers and probabilities
of the disease most likely to terminate us. News about a lack of
sufficient influenza vaccine is enough to get our collective blood
pressure soaring.
Bad news is chronic and it affects us all. Do I have a magic pill that
will make all the bad go away? No. But, there are ways to help us stay
out of depression.
Live One Day At a Time
The Bible admonishes us to live each day to the fullest as there's
enough evil in one day to handle! Don't look back on past hurts, nor
fret about tomorrow. Live today as if it is the only day you have. Make
each day so full of the present that yesterday and its problems are
completely shut out and tomorrow is unattainable! Choose to focus all
your thoughts and energy on what is at hand, and do everything to the
best of your ability.
Watch Your Tongue!
The power of life and death are in the tongue. Words can both bless and
curse. Negative words can evoke great fear and anxiety. The mind paints
a picture of every word we hear or see. Although words are not tangible,
they have the power to bring about physical matter! The earth was
created by the Word of God's Power! Negative words always produce
negative impulses, whether minute or major. Conversely, positive words
make you feel good. A mere smile and a happy: "Have a great day!"
instantly exude warmth. So, be careful of what you allow to sink deeply
into your subconscious.
Happiness Is a Choice
We can choose to dwell on bad news and perpetuate it by speaking about
it, or to swiftly replace our thoughts and words with constructive ones.
Whenever we hear good music, our feet start tapping, we’re humming the
melody, and pretty soon we're happy. Our thoughts respond to what we
feed the mind through our senses. Therefore, we CAN choose to be happy!
Start practicing to switch off the minuses in your life and concentrate
on the pluses.
Gratitude; the Antidote
Thankfulness is one of the greatest virtues. If you divided a page in
two and wrote all your setbacks on one side and all the blessings on the
other, you would find that your blessings far outnumber the negatives.
The Bible says to give thanks with a grateful heart for all things.
God Is In Control!
Start each day by thanking God, your creator and loving father. He knew
you before you were born and knows your end. Spend time in the Word,
especially the Psalms. You will receive a new refreshing, empowerment
and warmth.
Some Practical Recommendations
1) Get lots of sunshine. Melatonin, a hormone produced only in the dark,
lowers the body temperature and makes you feel sluggish.
2) Keep busy. Taking frequent strolls, playing sports, or volunteering
help chase the blues away.
3) Pamper yourself every now and then. Take a day and just have fun,
doing what you like most.
4) Eat nutritiously. Sugar, caffeine, and alcohol will eventually cause
anxiety, tension, and internal problems.
5) Socialize. Hang out with people who are up-beat and give moral
support.
About the Author:
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an
inspirational testimonial of overcoming major obstacles.
Get her free inspirational e-zine, worth $79:
http://www.lifealteringwords.com
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www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
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