Dilemma

This blog's focus is on depression, the dilemma is how do I share what I feel and learn without coming across as depressing?  Today, I experimented with adding a couple of things that came my way that may or may not be helpful.  I discovered a long time ago, something that helps and cheers up one person is a negative hot button for someone else.  I admire Pollyanna who saw the good in everyone and everything.  Through my photography I have learned to appreciate the beauty of a sunrise, stripes on a tiger or a zebra, the fluffiness of clouds, or the delicate dance of light on a lake, but I struggle with staying in that frame of mind.  People are always an interesting challenge for me.  I like being around people but I can get overwhelmed.  Too much input at the same time.  My kids know that I can get in and out of a Mall by the shortest route possible.  Big crowded parties are a source of terror. So I am no Pollyanna even though I try to look for good in events and people.  So readers, I am enlisting your assistance.  If something is a hit feel free to drop a comment.  If it is a miss, but you don't want to leave a public comment, email me at WeAreOnebyRuth@gmail.com for a way to let me know your reaction.  Anonymous is also an option.  Your feedback will help me to pick and choose from my experiences. 

I have good days and not so good days and days where I ask myself, "I opened my eyes because.....?"  So if this blog gets a missed day, I am either super busy or I am just not up to sharing any thoughts.  The dark threads in my life are no longer on a hit list to be eliminated completely.  KavinCoach pointed out that the dark threads of the tapestry give a richness and beauty that could not be achieved with the light threads alone.  Balance of light and dark is what I am trying to achieve.  My photograph today would not have a place to have the words without the dark space.  The clouds and sky are too busy for the words to stand out.  But in the darkness the scripture stands out "Be still and know that I am God."  Sometimes in the darkest hours is when I feel my Savior's love.  I am not advocating depression.  But I learned that I do not have to eliminate it completely to live a productive, enriched, empowered and interesting life.     


Resources:
Pollyanna there's a Wiki on that: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollyanna
Tapestry image: http://www.artisansrugtapestry.com/product.html