Category Archives: Inspiration

Inspiration – Elliot Hulse on Depression

Hello everyone and how are we all doing? I was pointed in the direction of Elliot Hulses’s YouTube channel and discovered this intriguing look at depression and why it may be seen to be a positive thing overall… See what you think https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wgpvi83CXjY

Poem – On a hope and a prayer – #depression

Looking through an old journal I have found this short poem written roughly a month before being diagnosed with depression… On a Hope and a Prayer Joseph Hempleman-Jones 12 December 2012 Hope springs eternal, Or so they say. Well I hope and pray for the coming of another day. I love my girls with allContinueContinue reading “Poem – On a hope and a prayer – #depression”

#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!

Most of you will have heard of Movember… in case you are one of the few who haven’t it is a  charitable event that happens annually where men grow moustaches to raise money for good causes linked to mens’ health. Initially aimed at raising funds and awareness of prostrate cancer the charity foundation has branchedContinueContinue reading “#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!”

#Depression – Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1920)

Inspiration comes in many different forms… here the 1920 poem by Max Ehrmann brings a glimpse of hope. A little like the poem ‘If’ by Kipling. I totally agree with the last two lines. Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence… As far as possible, without surrender,ContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1920)”