What does your life reflect?

Bremen
Originally uploaded by apreussler.

"We don't see things as THEY are; we see them as WE are" Anais Nin.

How you see the world is a direct reflection of who you are. For the world to be brighter, more wonderful, you will need to become more full of joy. The world doesn't change when we are depressed or up, just we do.

A New Beginning

A New Beginning
Originally uploaded by Kyle Slattery.

Life is full of contrasts. The flower would not seem as bright were it not for the darkness. The dark is itself made even darker by the presence of the golden petals.
Each day is a new begining. Yesterday is over and done with. Tomorrow doesn't exist.
Cherish the contrasts, as they make life interesting.
Love each day, and your life will be grand.

We don't start out depressed, do we??

Originally uploaded by uaeadorable.

At some point in our lives, a physical, chemical change occurs. Amazingly, we now have wonderful medicines to combat this imbalance. Don't forget though, that YOUR efforts make a difference. You can:
- surround yourself with good things
- develop a support group of friends and family
- Put wonderful events on your calendar that draw you forward
- Participate in a Procovery circle

yin yang

yin yang
Originally uploaded by Doctor Beef.

This lovely photo is titled "yin yang" the Chinese term for the balance of opposites. A balanced life is quite difficult to achieve. Especially if you are up (manic) or down (depressed).
One of the important tools for maintaining balance is a journal. As you reflect on your day at the end of the day, think about what was balanced and what was unbalanced in your life.
- time alone vs. time with others
- passive rest time and active time
- time spent developing mind, body and/or spirit
- time with old friends and time making new ones

You get the idea.

Life is fragile

Beautifully delicate
Originally uploaded by Liesje.

You can still see the live-giving veins on this leaf/blossom. Life is extreemely short. What will you do with this day? What dreams will you dream? Whose life will you brighten with something as simple as being present to them, smiling, or listening.

"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives"
Annie Dillard

Be sure and visit the main Procovery site: procovery.com