Something I learned during my life, is to not deny who we are. Now this is in no way, saying that bad behavior is ok, because it’s not. My thought is that you should look at yourself honestly, without denial. No matter how lost life can make you feel. Having negative thoughts from time to time is natural. It doesn’t mean your evil or bad.

We’re all human, and we have weaknesses. And depression, anxiety and so many other disorders that cause mental anguish, can be managed. It can be conquered. I know that those who suffer from the worst cases of these disorders, are tired of hearing ‘just think positive’. This doesn’t work for everyone. But there are things you can do to combat it, and become the person you wish to be.

There are many things out there that you can utilize, to accomplish that. Therapy and connecting to your faith is just some of them. But this message is about looking at who you are, and accepting it. Finding peace within, and balancing both sides of who you are. We all have light and dark inside of us. And that remains the case throughout our lives. It’s just the way of the universe….good and bad, yin and yang….it’s just who we are as humans. But you DO have the ability to choose to work on what makes you unbalanced. It takes a lot of work and it’s really hard work. But if you ‘do’ find your balance, it brings incredible peace within.

I have worked my entire life, facing my demons and looking honestly at who I am. I’ve taken my personal lantern and peered into my darkness and working through it. The past is the past and it cannot be changed or removed. You can look honestly, and own your past, your mistakes, your tragedies and losses and ALLOW yourself to live. Because in the end, you will be here continuing your journey, as long as God has deemed it. But he never intends for any of his beloved children to suffer while they do it. He wants for your happiness and growth. He wants you to have joy and elation. And you can, if you allow yourself to have it.