How self-insults turn into self-fulfilling prophecies
Words are powerful and words can hurt is the adage we carry with us throughout our lives; how much or whether we really apply it are a different matter. What I want to focus on is that when we choose to follow it we do so when it comes to others and almost never when it comes to ourselves. Creative types are particularly apt at putting themselves down through the internal language they use. We constantly worry whether other people like us, how they feel about us and think of us and we never seem to worry too much about how our own words impact us. You are the person…
Fear of failure
For someone who fears failure, the thought of failing is unacceptable. I think that a lot of people who struggle with depression also fear failure, especially when they convince themselves that their depression is “fixable”. When you convince yourself that failure is not an option you “fail” to fully grasp the idea that there are lessons to be learned, that there is something to gain in the long run.
The fear of losing your darkness
I’ve had food poisoning last week, and now I have to flu. It’s been tough and I am sorry for being away for a while, but this was a great opportunity for introspection. I started thinking about the way we get attached to our darkness, especially if you’re creative or an artist. There is something mysterious and attractive about darkness; we are drawn by the darkness in ourselves and others.
Depression, the secret we share
When you get 30 minutes watch this excellent TedTalk about depression. You will not regret it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBUcBfkVCoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Depression, the secret we share | Andrew Solomon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBUcBfkVCo)
