Do you ever feel like you’re trapped in depression? Trust me, you’re not alone. I use to be depressed, but luckily a few years ago I had someone come by and break my snow globe. Allow me to explain.
When you’re depressed you feel like you’re trapped in your own little dark world. Always as if you’re drowning in your mind. You can view reality, but you’re never really there. You talk to people, but you don’t ever feel like you fit it. You’re stuck in this little area for what seems like forever. You have terrible thoughts, sometimes even actions, but nothing will ever break you free from this trap. But it is possible to get free. Is there a way?
Imagine you’re in a tinted snow globe. You have a small structure that keeps you sturdy, but people tend to shake the snow globe. You feel like you’re drowning, but some people can pull you to the top for the few moments of air. Those little moments are what is keeping you from drowning. But you’re still trapped. Seeing the world through the dark tint of your mind. You know you want to be free, and often it will feel like death is the only option. I assure you it’s not. There may be another way.
Surrounding yourself with happy people can make you feel happy, but it doesn’t seem to last. It’s Just you swimming up to get air at the top of your globe. Some people are amazing to you, they clean your globe so you can see the world a little clearer! However, it always gets foggy and dark again. People come, and people leave. May feel like everyone leaves. Maybe they even do, but you’re still stuck. The tint on your glass gets darker and darker. The air at the top fills up more and more so it’s harder to breath. You want to give up, but you know deep down that won’t solve your problem. I think there is a way…
You have the tools to make yourself happy, but they only work some of the time. They’re a little outdated, but they can be fixed. But what is happiness when you’re still trapped in this snow globe all alone? Happiness is often in others, but you can’t always count on them. You have to be able to count on yourself. Or else everything you know is in another, and anything could happen to them. Once you count on yourself, you will start to find that there is a better alternative. I know there is a way!
If people are hating on you for whatever reason, you have to leave it alone. Don’t try and fight back. They aren’t worth your time! You know who is worth your time? Yourself. Invest in yourself! You will get paid back 10 fold. Show yourself that you can do everything you dream of. Be a little spontaneous, do something a little crazy. Get out of your comfort zone! “Where your comfort zone ends, your life truly starts to begin. How do I find the way?
Find someone who can relate to you, and is willing to invest the time. Someone who makes you happy, but without the added romance. You need a stable friend who is there for you. Perhaps you already have one. Someone who you can talk to about anything, and share what’s really going on. Not Just what goes on when you put on the “Mask of Happiness”. There are loads of people out there struggling and people who have conquered depression! These people can help you, though! It isn’t always the easy to find these people, but if you’re reading this, then I will be that person. I know what it’s like to be trapped in that snow globe, but now I’m free. I found the way.
Several years ago I met this girl who changed my life. For her anonymity, I won’t give out her name. But you know who you are. It takes a lot of work to build a little happiness when you’re stuck. But it’s possible to break your snow globe! Turns out I had the tools to do it all along! I was only using them wrong. People will look through your glass and see you in there. But what they see is up to you. Do you want them to see you moping around, not sure what to do with life, or even keep your life? Or do you want them to see someone who is powerful and chipping away at the glass?! People help people who are passionate about their dream! Make it your passion! Find the way for yourself!
One little axe will take a while to break through that glass, but someone on the outside has a much larger and much stronger axe! You can do it alone, but once you really decide that you want to break free, others will help you! It all starts with the mind! That’s where depression hides, so go shine a light on it! Start to compliment others, and bring other people up. They will help you back. Read power books, learn to play the guitar, take a road trip, whatever! Do what makes you happy, and build on your overall happiness. Show the world that nothing can hurt you, and you will make it to the top! Plan your way!
Who cares what people say? If you do then you’re wasting your life! If they want to think badly of you, get rid of them. Eliminate them from your life! You don’t need them! All you need is YOU! Once the bad ones don’t bother you, the good ones will come through. By being confident in who you are, you show the world that you matter! You show them all that you can accomplish your dream! You can be the best you that you can be! So start working on you, break that globe! Set yourself free from this cage and start building the happiness you so deserve! Shatter every last piece of depression and leave it for your past! Today in what
decided your tomorrow! You can stay the same, or you can make tomorrow a better day! Find your path and shatter the glass! Set yourself free, and live the life you’ve always wanted. It takes time, effort, and some sacrifices. But you will be better than you could ever imagine. Get to the way!
My snow globe is broken and yours can be too! All you have to do is try more, give up less and always keep your eyes facing forward. The past is the past, but it doesn’t have to be your future! You can do this! All you have to do is try! You will make the way to the life you deserve!!!
If you have any questions about what to do, need support or anything else from me. Feel free to e-mail me. I will help you in any way that I can. I found the light and I want everyone else to Join me! Let’s do this together, let’s change the world!
- J Bolton
- J@SirJBolton.com