Depression-A Journey Under Construction

The problem with High Functioning Depression is…???  [HFD]

This is not about clinical depression.  This is about the everyday depression/apathy cycles that can beset any and all when life just becomes ‘one more thing to do’.

The dark side of a light-chaser is lighter than the light side of a dark-chaser.

The lowest point of a journey is the starting point of change.  Up is the only choice.

Faith really is not believing God is able.  Faith is thanking God for doing. 

When you do the right thing not knowing what the results will be-that is faith.

HFD people have an abundance of Faith.  They know that if they just keep putting one foot in front of the other  they will eventually be in a different spot.  HFDs also know that if they don’t like that spot they can just keep putting one foot in front of the other and come to a new spot.

It is my belief that if a HFD is unwilling to change their life attitude of Life is Just One More Thing To Do, this journey will stay under construction.  That of course could mean a lot of detours. Dreams will be delayed, if you have any dreams.  It also means there will be a lot of slowing down, waiting, and lane closures.  It could be that too many interruptions means you have to change your dream destiny as it has become just too much to keep going for.  It is really depressing to even think about all that is missed just because as a HFD we seek the cave more than we seek the light.

So the dark side of this light chaser is becoming lighter.  The cave is no longer comforting.  It is stifling.  I can see to take the next step not knowing what the outcome will be.  Ahh Faith in action.

I use Balsam Fir to lift me up, Sacred Mt. to remind of the beauty that surrounds me, and Stress Away to center me.

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Today I Commit

My daily RX column has helped get me to this point of truly thinking enough of my physical self to take care of me.  The columns of March15th-19th have given me the committed desire to start this journey that will last to my last breath.

It is my belief that every fat person knows how they got there and what they need to do to get where they want to be physically.

I am 65# overweight.  I feel it in my knees, I feel it when I am doing housework, I feel it when I am chasing an 18 month old, I feel it when I bend to pick up something from a sitting position, and I feel it when I put on my socks.  The ‘it’ is fat/blubber that makes everyday activities harder.

Carrying 65 extra pounds unfortunately does not count as weight training!

My first step this week is no eating after 6 p.m.  I will post daily on my progress.

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Riches of Life

“It takes a long time to grow an old friend.”  by John Leonard (thanks to Steve’s Famous Quotes)

Once an ‘old friend’ is grown time, distance, and little communication cannot destroy the bond.

Abundance is the oil that reminds me the value of a friend.



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Enduring Ensures Success

Any idiot can face a crisis – it’s day to day living that wears you out.   Anton Chekhov

Valor is my choice for helping me keep on keeping on.

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Movement Motion Accomplishment

~ To be able to move on, one has to learn to forgive not only the person (or people) who have done one wrong but also oneself ~Eugenia Tripputi

The wonderful oils of Forgiveness, Hope, and Valor help me fill up with love.

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Happiness

The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.  Allan K Chalmers

Time for an inventory check?

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Trust Your Vision

I think there is a world market for maybe 5 computers. IBM Chairman 1943
Today I wish that had been a true prophecy.  My little pc certainly has a mind of its own.

[As I preview this entry the margins are wrong, the spacing is skewed, but the message is there. I haven't changed anything.  The 'little pc' has decided this is the way it will be.]

Computers are the illusion of efficiency in my opinion. We were told that we were headed for a paperless society.  That was in the mid 80’s.  The jobs lost because of ’self help’ in the grocery stores, gas stations, and libraries are more than the tech jobs created. The up side is we do get the opportunity to practice patience when we ‘can’t get a human’ on the phone or when the human has no idea how to help because the computer does it and ‘it is down.’
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Ponder This if You Wish

You know the speed of light, so what’s the speed of dark?

I poured Spot remover on my dog. Now he’s gone.   2 Power to anonymous!

See Dick and Jane.  Look Dick look.  Puff is running.  Is that Spot chasing Puff?



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Which Is It?

Do you have trouble making up your mind? Well, yes or no?

Yesterdays post on Daily Rx and General Thoughts could help you “go with your gut”.

The oils that encourage intuition for me are Believe, Magnify Your Purpose, and Gratitude.

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On the Lighter Side

I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.  Anonymous has struck again.

I know that my instincts [gut feelings] are the truer gauge for choosing the right thing for me.  See ‘On the Lighter Side 2′ under general thoughts for details.

My essential oils that keep me ticking are Highest Potential, Magnify Your Purpose, and Believe.

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Another Task Completed

Up at 4 a.m.  On the road by 4:30 a.m.  Destination prison.  This is my second trip to visit someone I love.  The first trip was made New Year’s Eve, at night, with a friend. This trip was just me, my tunes, and the road.

My impressions after the first trip were ‘a hard drive’, ‘96 miles of 2-lane road behind an 18-wheeler’ boring and  long.

This time I had set myself up to win.   The dawn breaking over the desert was gorgeous.  In my imagination the rock formations were spirals of cathedrals, sentries guarding my path, and profound works of God.  The predawn peace across the desert was enough to make me want to experience it again.

My impressions after the second trip were nice, relaxing, and not too long.

I used my oils of Frankincense, Believe, and White Angelica.  White Angelica protects us from negative ’stuff’.  They worked for me.

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