Hey Mia,
I would like to commend you for the strength it must have taken to overcome your depression. I would like you to meditate and recall how you were able to have that strength. By doing this, you can take immediate steps to make your situation better. That strength, and so much more of it, is always accessible within yourself. It’s just understanding how to unlock it that takes some time but I know that if you did it once, you can do it again.

Secondly, the world revolves around balance and how you feel is a product of what’s around you. It seems like there is too much negative around you. When you surround yourself with painful news stories, negative thoughts towards yourself, or just focusing on how bad things are it just strengthens the belief that things are all wrong in the world and in your life. I know it’s important to stay up to date with current events, but you need to know when enough is enough. There is a lot of good going on in the world, you just need to open yourself to it.

As Ghandi stated, ‘Become the change you want to see in the world.’ If you truly want to be stronger and have a more positive mental and physical outlook then you need to start with yourself. Figure out what you’re doing that may be condoning negativity and eliminate it from your life. Then fill that space with love, joy, and wonder.

You can find love everywhere. Without love, life would be empty. Find love in appreciation and gratitude for the life you were blessed with and where you are right now. Find joy in the potential you have to inspire others and in your ability to create. Find wonder in the way life works. Spirituality is laughter. Spirituality is joy. When you become overly obsessive over an issue, it just strengthens. Realize this. But no matter what, it all starts with you. I implore you to take that first step. Life is incredible and we’re so blessed to have the small time that we do. I know you will succeed.

Good luck!

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