Kindness

It has been a while since I last entered anything in here and perhaps it is because I really wasn't feeling quite like myself during that time. I still struggle a little bit, but I feel that I am better prepared to deal with those feelings and rise above a lot of the depression that sometimes gets to me. I am ready to feel empowered; to take control of my life again and keep everything in balance like I have been able to do in the past. I suppose that all of us go through times like this to some degree in our lives although we may call it different names and deal with it in our own unique and personal ways. Some of reach out to others to help us and pull us out of the mire where we have fallen. Others of us hold it deep inside of us and choose not to share it with anyone. We put on a happy face to the world, one that says, "I can handle this, I can handle anything." Then, when friends and acquaintances find out the truth about what we are hiding, they are surprised. That might be our fault to some degree, if not entirely. There are so many ways that we all deal with our struggles and the important thing is to not judge each other. If we could all assume the best in each other and never underestimate the power of our kindness to others, I really believe that a lot of the suffering that occurs in the world would be alleviated to some degree. I know that those who have been unconditionally kind to me have made the most difference in my life. From the kind doctor in the ER, to my dear family, and devoted friends, they have all buoyed me up in the darkest hours. Thank you.