Hope confidently took control. Depression knew it was time to go. Hope was not always so confident. Depression and his brother Doubt tried to share the same space. the "remember when's" from depression, together with the "what if's" from doubt, not to mention when both chimed in "if only!"
But that was then. Now Hope, learning from the past, raised her head and said, "NO MORE!" Both Depression and Doubt whispered sincerely, "we'll be back when you are not staring us down with Intention and Purpose protecting you".
It has been a lifelong struggle to gain control and then to maintain that control of feelings and thoughts. When I finally realized that living by feelings was nothing but an endless roller coaster ride. It was like being at the ocean, watching the waves crashing onto the shore. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is no "off" switch. It is hypnotic, exhilarating, repetitive, mind numbing. As much as I love it, there comes that time to find the strength to break away, to get a different perspective.
When you decide to take charge of your life, expect Obstacles and Adversity to be there waiting, just as Depression and Doubt were, but their words will be "give up" "you are not 'good' enough", they may even try to convince you that you are not "smart enough, "pretty enough", "successful enough", or whatever YOUR dreams and desires are.
Why do others encourage you to fail? It does not make sense. Realize it is "them" not you. You can do this, but first, you must give yourself permission to be "brave enough to try, and strong enough to succeed"!
