Rekindle Your Desire to Live.

I have been one who has experienced depression at a young age. At age 11, I had the onset of going through stages of not talking and just staying in my room. I didn't know what it was really. I would seclude those close to me at times, until my mom pointed it out. At this age, I didn't really understand what I was feeling. All I knew was that I was fighting to keep happy and act like my life is okay, until I would burn out. What was this burn out from? Well, I came from a very secluded and dark place in Alaska. They would call it Cabin Fever. Don't get me wrong? Alaska is a beautiful place, but some people experience what they call as Cabin Fever if they are weak to the surroundings, because of the little life supported there. The minimum possible amount of sunlight you would receive from year to year is a major factor to add to this.

Summer was my favorite. I came to start fantasizing of going to a real city and seeing all the buildings of what wasn't in out small town and being able to walk and go out whenever you want, instead of being locked inside a house or school building for almost nine months of the year, with very little sunlight. Alaska is at the top of the globe, so when it was summer, there would be light twenty four hours a day, even at midnight, and when it was winter there would be light only four to three hours a day. It was exhausting. My mom noticed my off behavior right away, and asked me if I wanted to move to Las Vegas, at some point, as Dad found a job there. However, I said no, because I wanted to stay with my childhood friends and classmates I grew up with. It is a small community and the people are close. Even though the town is small, you at times like it's peacefulness. But I don't want to make this whole blog about me. I just used myself as a metaphor. I want to support those of you, who need an uplift, on how you can manage depression anywhere in the world, and how to over come it. I made this blog because of a mere fact that I have noticed that some of my friends still living in Alaska, are struggling in the atmosphere there, of what I think is from Cabin Fever as well.

The very first things that my mom knew would uplift were three in all. She lived by them. And I stuck by them throughout my life. My mom is a smart woman. All the things she fights for daily, are always to keep me happy and feel safe. But these three things help the most.

1) A Significant Other.

2) Goals/Dreams.

3) God.

Significant Other: When I was 11, I was too young to have a boyfriend, so my mom did things to get me active to help me focus on other things. If you are always active and busy and focusing on something higher than yourself, like an inspiration or goal, your mind will get you off any depression. I did ballet, piano, violin, karate, voice lessons, harp lessons, other dance classes, soccer, volleyball and my most favorite, gymnastics. At a young age I felt like I could do so much, because when I grew older I would have a lot of accomplishments, and then I would go to a college I wanted to go to, with good experiences at a young age. These things help for a younger child, but as I grew older, my life became more in the serious matter and what my mom knew was time for, was that I should get a boyfriend. Having a significant other, gives you more inspiration than any other activities may... and that inspiration may be your boyfriend, husband, or girlfriend, if you are into other women. They are the ones who will stick by you, take care of you, give you the daily dose of happiness of self-esteem and uplifting, you need. Because once you reach age 16 or 19, you start having this need to transfer the love your parents give, to needing another love, as well. You need attention from a boy or a girl. Because you need to feel appreciated as a person, when the going gets tough or say you burn out.

And one note on that, choose someone you fall in love with, someone who makes you happy. Do not choose someone that your parents or others around you always want you to have, or they say is perfect. It is your choice this time. Remember it isn't about a Picture Perfect guy. It is about a "Mr. Perfect Guy" for you. In that he gives you a desire and need to live and dream in life, inside. And Mr. Perfect, isn't about a guy who is perfect as others see him, but as how you see him, in that he is everything, with all his flaws, setbacks, and mistakes, just the way you need him to be for you. In all, he is the perfect match for you. No one is without setbacks. A healthy relationship, isn't where there is no fighting or misunderstandings, or it wouldn't be real. It would be played out, which is a portrait of something happy on the outside, but unhappy sometimes behind the curtain. So in choosing someone, choose the person, who you fall for, not others around you want. And this person, is someone who can give you the affection and inspiration you need daily, not just a companion, who is there in the mist of loneliness, but someone who makes you feel a need and desire to live, and even to "dream" from the inside out.

Your Dreams: This is easy. Some people when they hit 30 years old, and live in a small town, and settle down with a family, or even in the big cities, enter into a depression, even while they still have kids and are so busy. You should never let go of your dreams, at any age, even when you are 60. If you are a writer until age 45 and retired, continue writing for small businesses at home. If you were a soccer player in a big time team, national, and you cannot perform soccer anymore, because you got injured or you are too old now, be a coach, or do another activity like inspiring others to be creative, while in an unfortunate physical state, through a mentor class or at a local school, or side job at a doctor's clinic. Whatever it is, don't let a fire go out, because you have new priorities set in your life. There is always a way, even though the old road of livelihood was put to an end. You need a balanced life, and that means including your dreams, still, in some manner. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way. Don't think, you do not have time for your dreams. Life in all, was made for dreaming. For inspiration, to keep active. It wasn't made for you to feel like a quiet idol, in a helpless state. Try new things. Maybe things you never even would come to think of doing before. Challenge yourself. Read books to study about the certain subjects you want to venture into. Do activities you think you were not even able to do, when you actually were even in a more able state. If you feel lazy to do those things, because you don't feel inspired to do them anyhow, most of the time that is normal. You feel lazy at first, but when you actually come to the point of "forcing" yourself to do those things, and "forcing" upon yourself certain decisions, those feelings will change; and also those feelings of feeling "worthless", you may be feeling, but cannot comprehend, which comes along without having a need or complete purpose and drive to your life.

Some people think, that when you are in a job, or a wife, or a mom, you have to live a certain life, that you cannot have time for your dreams anymore. This is never true, and in fact a given mirage, carried out by those who are not enthusiastic to their life anymore. When a desire burns, it cannot hide. And that is how you should make your mentality in your day to day life, even if you feel like it cannot have a meaning, and the road will lead no where, like what is the point? You succeed, if your mind succeeds. There is success in the air, that you just have to grab, and it will take you places.

You were created for success. You were created for desire, and because of that you will succeed in whatever you want to succeed in. As long as that desire, was one that made you happy, it is also the desire, God put there on purpose. And that also means, He will bring the success with it. God, doesn't create you without purpose. Believe in that.

God: Oh the never ending, never failing, endless love and grace, of Jesus, King our Lord! God has something, everybody wants. He has the Fruits of the Spirit, which are things you need in life, in order to never experience depression. The reason why God came to Earth in the form of God's Son was to preach, so that the people of the world, who felt depression or confusion, would know "The Way". The whole purpose of Jesus is for you to be happy, and never experience what the Enemy wants you to experience, which is all the things opposite of feeling hopeful, grateful, at peace and inspired. Never fail to go to church, whether it is Catholic or Christian. If you want to hear the words of God and be filled from inside out, he is the miracle worker. He will take away any pain from here on out. If you just pray and accept any sins or wrongs you have done, which hinder your life, and live a life walking with Him, you will be changed. I promise you that, based on experience. And any other Christian, or Catholic can tell you the same.

Read the Bible, and do not just read the Bible, go to Bible Studies and Church Services, and hear from a Pastor or Preacher the meaning of what you are reading, so it is much easier for you to understand and for the words to sink in. If you cannot understand sometimes what you are reading, also pray for the understanding and comprehension you need, of His words, to Jesus directly. The Bible and God's words, as you live and abide in Him, are life changing. If you ever have a problem, or even when you do not think you have a problem, He will be there to point it out, and show you the way. God is always, always the answer, whether to a good and happy life, or even a time of hardships and hopelessness. He is actually the purpose and reason that makes you want to dream and have goals, and the force that makes you want to love and have a significant other, to begin with. Everything leads back to Him. He is the fire burning in this world, and every time we need to rekindle ourselves, we need to run back to Him. In fact, your fire will always burn out, if you don't keep Him in the forefront of your daily basis, on that note, too.

Besides, the three tips I have pointed out here in this blog, let me also mention other significant's that may aid you. Other simple solutions may be traveling, exploring other countries and saving money to see more of what the world has to offer, seeing other cultures and environments. Getting outside of your box, in any manner. That's why people love traveling. God made you to experience. You can also experience new hobbies, like cooking or reading "mindset" and "how to" books, that feed your aura and teach you in certain prospects of your talents or life goals, or personality and motivation. You can join in exercising classes, like yoga or boxing. Eating healthy is also very important. It changes how you feel too, and exercise is a plus, to your energy and your brain. Don't forget your friends or simple companions too. They are the biggest help. Maybe try hanging with new people or rekindle any old relationships. Just in all, get out of your box, and don't be afraid to experience the new. Life has a lot to offer. Have a balanced life in the mean. All the while going back to these three key backbones in this article, of what is good for curing any missing spots of emptiness in your life, you may be feeling at a given time. Also, the way you treat others, and the amount of love you give to the people around you can have a tremendous affect on your mood and satisfaction from day to day as well. Karma always comes back around, as they say.

Source For Images:

Grown and Flown. Parenting Never Ends. ' We need to Rethink Encouraging Our Kids to "Follow Your Passion." ' Web. <https://grownandflown.com/rethink-follow-your-passion/>. October 29, 2019.