Depression - A Gift of Ego That Guides Us to Our Purpose
For those suffering depression there is little sense of hope. The world becomes a slow process of withdrawal into doubt, inertia and often thoughts of suicide. Many resort to the only one or 2 things that gives them a sense of joy, relief and often moments of bliss; such as music, nature, creativity, reading, etc...(1)
Depression is a condition less known before the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution has had a colorful race of people involved in things they were passionate and naturally we standardized and turned into a race driven by greed, excretion of our passions we often do not work, get away our goal. Since the day we are born, our parents, education, media and all around us we normalize to a world where money is king and where universities are valued more than any other vocation. The result for most of us is a striking natural talent and creativity that we are born to be in line with the world standard.
Then..... depression hits and all the world can do is; feel sorry for us, medicate us and re-route us into normality.... the ability to once again fit-in (usually totally dependent on drugs)!
There are few that answer the call of depression. They are the lucky ones, the ones that often, by pure coincidence, end-up working on themselves in a non-traditional way, by allowing themselves a healing process through "a journey in" (to borrow a line from a yet unpublished author, friend of mine), into the discovery of who they really are... dare I say a spiritual journey. And I am not necessarily talking about religion here; although some find solace in this, I am talking about balancing our normalized bias to everything logical and worked through mental processes, with our natural self that comes from feeling, rather than just thinking, our way to the beautiful creative person we are.... finding our true purpose!
In my opinion, mid life crises (which I have redefined as mid life creativity; see my article on this subject), is another form of depression. And like depression, it is our purpose (our natural creative self), calling us away from our ego (our normalized self). Some heed this calling and evolve back (!) to their natural self, allowing their purpose in life to be fulfilled, others plough-through (once again often with the ongoing support of medication) and live a less satisfactory life.
There are many inspirational writers and supporters of this process of a journey in, "a journey from Ego to Purpose" (to borrow a line from Tom Voccola's brilliant book, (The Accidental CEO). They include; Shirley Smith, Pia Mellody, Tom Voccola, to mention a few.
If you have had enough of the ineffective medical solution to your depression, look-up these and other authors and set yourself on the most amazing journey of discovery, discovering the beauty and abundant creativity of YOU!
Nutrition
Why Do People Gain Weight So Quickly After Losing It?
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 | Let’s say you are determined, disciplined Dieter decided to lose weight. You wake up in the morning and say that abuse is not your body and eat junk food around, and instead set up a careful diet and the right amount of calories. Time to cut the number of calories, but eating the right amount, and nutrient dense foods you will lose weight and reach your goal. Congratulations! But, a moment to relax and start eating normally again the weight of all is to run a. What’s happening? |
The Symptoms of Inflammation Can Be Deadly
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Reasons Why Water Is The Best Drink Ever
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 | Water is a critical need in our body. You can live longer alone on the water than food alone. If you disagree with me, you can not live on planet Earth. Water has been around since before dinosaurs lived. They do not drink Gatorade, Coke, and most importantly, they do not drink beer. |
Meal Replacement For Weight Loss: The 6 Best Ingredients
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 | In considering the mixture, it is important to consider the nutrients that we consume. Find a wide range of important nutrients that your body needs, so you will never miss an insignificant calories that have little value for the well-being. When you fuel your body with the material desires sincere, you may eat less and healthier. |
Lose Weight With Shakeology - How Does It Work?
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 | Shakeology may be the most nutritious meal you've have ever had! |
Health Drinks: Experience Healthy Acai Berry Fruit Drinks
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 | The famous quote health is wealth seems to be a story with the kind of lifestyle most people have today. Deadlines, pressures and stress of daily life have little time for anyone to create a style healthy life. What comes as a relief for people with routine health drinks are stressful and more nutritious drinks in the market. These drinks not only provide instant energy, but also to avoid to participate in unhealthy eating habits. These drinks can act as a substitute for food and increase our energy level when necessary. |
5 Easy Ways to Cut the Fat Fast
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 | Today many people are seeking out different ways and techniques to help out in their dieting. |
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