The sounds of
robins chirping, motorcycles zooming by, lawn mowers buzzing, and the smell of
fresh cut grass can only mean one thing…Spring is in the air! The temperature
might still be a little chilly in the morning, but by midday you can shed your jacket
and enjoy the warmth of the sunshine.
Fall is my favorite
season, but Springtime is not far behind. It signifies that warmer weather is
just around the corner. Flowers bloom to expose all of the beautiful color
combinations you can imagine. The laughter of children echoes in the park.
Everything seems refreshed and rejuvenated. Yesterday just happened to be one
of those beautiful spring days. I took advantage of the warmer weather and
spent all day outdoors. I raked my yard, organized my garage, and assembled a
bistro set I had purchased for the patio. I topped it all off by enjoying my
new table and chairs. I sat down with a drink in one hand and binoculars in the
other (to observe the various birds that gather around my bird feeders). At the
end of it all I mustered the little bit of energy I had left and cut down some
hyacinths to make a pretty bouquet for my kitchen. They filled the entire room
with their sweet aroma! So, why am I feeling down today? You already know.
There is no “cure” for depression, only maintenance.
With depression
some days are better than others. Our mood is not necessarily dependent on
what’s going on around us. While our environment and circumstances do affect our
mood, we also have to account for biological factors. We are beings with
imperfect bodies who suffer from physical ailments, chemical imbalances, genetic
flaws, etc. In other words, even if the world around us were to be perfect we
must remember that our bodies are not.
My advice to you
(and me) is do not blame yourself. Do not feel guilty about feeling depressed. Also,
don’t waste the little amount of strength you have trying to fight it. It’s
coming whether we like it or not! The important thing to remember is that we
have been here before yet risen victoriously in the end. Continue trudging forward
until you see the light at the end of the tunnel once again. Use Spring as a
reminder that there is a season for everything and that in due time everything will
be renewed, including yourself.
