Category Archives: Fear

Empathy for other peoples situations

Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.Plutarch Took me a moment to fathom this. For me, this is similar to, though not the same as, avoiding gloating. More subtle is the need to be sensitive when speaking with people. Be aware of their circumstances. Do not go on about yourContinueContinue reading “Empathy for other peoples situations”

Back into the chemical abys #depression

This is a personal note from me to… well whoever is out there… Winter is coming Knowing that autumn and winter were coming I made my preparations early. Having finished with the antidepressants back in spring the summer had come as a boon. Things looked to be going well. A new relationship bloomed unexpectadly, myContinueContinue reading “Back into the chemical abys #depression”

Hoping to die – I was human that night, but I am lucky my humanity failed to die #depression #suicidal

Found this very moving piece here … http://aopinionatedman.com/2016/10/21/hoping-to-die-3/ It is the very last sentence that is the key, at least for me… what do you think? Hoping to Die Opinionated Man / 2 weeks ago There was a time in my life when the land was covered in darkness. It did not matter what time ofContinueContinue reading “Hoping to die – I was human that night, but I am lucky my humanity failed to die #depression #suicidal”

Procrastination

This rings so very true with my experience. Time has taught me that the things you put off you tend to miss or regret not doing.  “Don’t let perfection become procrastination. Do it now.” – Danielle LaPorte Fear.  Often an ilussion, a self imposed limit.  Wanting perfection yet fearing that the outcome of our endeavorContinueContinue reading “Procrastination”

#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive

Today is one of those challenging days. I’m laid here on my bed with tears slowly rolling down my cheeks. I feel sick, my heart is racing and breaking, my body aches and I am tired. For it is exhausting trying to be positive. To smile, to laugh and to hide the turmoil inside.  ThereContinueContinue reading “#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive”

How does a father say goodbye to his daughters?

I have been mobilized or called up to military service overseas. This means that I will be away training for a number of months and then overseas for many more months serving my countries interests. So the question floating around at the top of my mind is … how do you say good bye toContinueContinue reading “How does a father say goodbye to his daughters?”