#depression – Why meditate in the morning

Why meditate in the morning? Clear the head, fresh start and be more mindful throughout the day and make better choices as a result. I tend to meditate at night before sleep but I see the point here .. Start the day after a reset. Fresh and ready for the day ahead... How to findContinue reading "#depression – Why meditate in the morning"

#depression – Life is for living 

Life is short. We can live it lost in our own thoughts or choose to be present, moment to moment, watching as life unfolds around us. Now this is a constant battle for me. By nature I tend to plan for the future and have to consciously remind myself to live in the moment.  LifeContinue reading "#depression – Life is for living "

#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.  ThereContinue reading "#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive"

#depression – Meditation is not about the result …

Meditation is not about the result. It is about the intention and attitude of mind. Get these right and the result will take care of itself. Another very thought provoking message from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. I'm still working hard to get my intention and attitude of mind right. SometimesContinue reading "#depression – Meditation is not about the result …"

#depression – Appreciate each and every moment

It is tempting to live as though life will go on forever. Because of this, we forget to appreciate each and every moment.   More words of wisdom this morning from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. It is true ... I wonder how often I live in the moment and appreciateContinue reading "#depression – Appreciate each and every moment"

#depression #happynewyear – Wishing you a very Happy New Year in 2016

Well it's that time of year again to say goodnight to the last year and welcome in the new. My mind turns at this time to all those out there spending the New Year alone... I count myself among them. So this is a special message of hope for the year ahead especially for you.Continue reading "#depression #happynewyear – Wishing you a very Happy New Year in 2016"